Scott Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees Marie Caldwell, Superintendent Tammi Bennett, President Julie Hogun, District Secretary Gary Black, Clerk 11918 Main Street Marnia Brownell Fort Jones, CA 96032 Conrad Croy (530) 468-2727 Jennifer Thackeray
Ensuring High Levels of Learning for All Students
Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Closed Session 5 p.m. • Open Session 6 p.m. Scott River High School 450 Campus Way, Etna, California
AGENDA
Agenda and supporting documents are available on the district website, www.svusd.us as well as at the District Office during normal business hours. Meeting facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities. By request, alternative agenda document formats are available to persons with disabilities. To arrange an alternative agenda document format or to arrange aid or services to modify or accommodate persons with a disability to participate in a public meeting, please provide a written request to: Julie Hogun, District Secretary at the Scott Valley Unified School District Office at least three working days prior to any public meeting. All Board of Education meetings are audio recorded and kept on file for 30 days after Board approval of the meeting minutes.
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Roll Call Tammi Bennett, President of the Board Conrad Croy, Trustee Gary Black, Clerk of the Board Jennifer Thackeray, Trustee Marnia Brownell, Trustee
1.2 Public Comment regarding Closed Session items
2.0 CLOSED SESSION
Personnel Matters Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 2.1 Public Employee Discipline/Dismissal/Release 2.2 Employment 2.2.1 Superintendent 2.3 Volunteer Employment 2.3.1 Assistant Baseball Coach, EHS
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2.4 Evaluations (drafts) 2.4.1 Principals 2.4.2 District Office 2.4.3 Classified Negotiation Matters Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Designated Representative: Marie Caldwell, Superintendent 2.4 CBO Contract 2.5 CSEA
3.0 OPEN SESSION – CALL TO ORDER
3.1 Flag Salute 3.2 Approve the agenda for the Regular Meeting of the SVUSD Board of Trustees for March 11, 2020 3.3 Reportable Action taken in Closed Session as per Government Code Section 54957.1(A)(5) Caldwell
4.0 PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment is invited on any matter included on the agenda or items not on the agenda. Presentations are limited to three minutes. Please be aware that this is a private meeting held in a public place and the Board is prohibited by law from taking action on any item presented if it is not listed on the agenda.
5.0 CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are acted on by the Board of Trustees in one motion. There is no discussion of these items before the Board vote unless a member of the Board, staff, or public requests specific items be discussed and/or removed from the Consent agenda. It is understood that the Administration recommends approval on all Consent Items. Each item on the Consent agenda approved by the Board of Trustees shall be deemed to have been considered in full and adopted as recommended.
5.1 Approve Minutes 5.1.1 Regular Board Meeting: February 19, 2020 7 - 10 5.1.2 Special Board Meeting: February 27, 2020 11
5.2 Approve Warrants 12 - 39
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5.4 Ratify Employment listed on Closed Session Agenda
5.5 Approve Resolution #20-016, Textbook Adoption, SVJH Science, StemScopes 41
5.6 Approve Etna High School Out of State Trip, SOU/OIT Tours, March 30, 2020
6.0 REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
6.1 Reports
6.1.1 Tribal Report – Indian Parents Committee
6.1.2 SVJH Panther Players Drama Club
6.1.3 Recruiting Committee
6.1.4 Principals – 2020-21 School Handbooks (draft) 43 - 177 Scott Valley Junior High, Tana Piersall Etna Elementary School, Garren Hanon Etna High, Scott River High & Adult Education, Regina Hanna Fort Jones Elementary, Joy Isbell
6.1.5 Superintendent’s Report 6.1.5.1 Resignations 6.1.5.1 Teacher, EES 6.1.5.2 Teacher/CTE Counselor, EHS 6.1.5.3 After School Site Coordinator, SVJH 6.1.5.4 Senior Project Coordinator, EHS 6.1.5.5 Snack Shack Coordinator, EHS 6.1.5.2 Community Day School
6.2 Communications 6.2.1 Discipline 179 & 180 6.2.2 Attendance 181 6.2.3 Student Exit Report 182 6.2.4 Strategic Plan Goal Update 183 – 191
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7.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS
7.1 Topic of Hearing: Public Input/Questions Sunshine CSEA Proposal Sunshine District Proposal to CSEA
8.0 REGULAR AGENDA Discussion and/or Action
8.1 Receive CSEA Proposal 195 & 196
8.2 Adopt District Proposal to CSEA 197
8.3 Approve 2nd Interim Budget Report Lillian Eastlick, CBO
8.4 Approve Resolution #16-015, Budget Transfer
8.5 Approve Superintendent Contract
9.0 BOARD REPORTS
Board Member Reports and/or comments, requests for information or future agenda items
10.0 ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for: April 22, 2020 5:00 p.m. Closed Session, 6:00 p.m. Open Session Scott Valley Junior High School
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FROM: Regina Hanna
PRESENTATION DATE: March 11, 2020
TOPIC: Handbook
AGENDA STATEMENT
The Board will review and provide input on the
HISTORY
ANALYSIS
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that the Board
Pg 3 - Math Readiness: ● Change promotion grade from C to D or better. ● Delete “Students will take a readiness test at the end of the school year to determine readiness for the next math class” Will add once approved by the board ● 9th grade math placement policy along with our new Math advancement policy Honor Roll: ● Add CSF to Lists I and II
Pg 4 - Add Specific Subject and Credit Requirement for Graduation Table
Pg 5 - Add Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways at Etna High School Table
044 044 Pg 6 - Valedictorian & Salutatorian ● #2 Change Academic GPA to TOTAL GPA ● #3 Change Academic GPA to TOTAL GPA ● #5 add “administration and board policy will determine valedictorian & salutatorian based on academic program rigor”
Outstanding Debt Regina is looking for updated language re: debts Library ● Cleaned up wording ● Added “learn about research and digital literacy”
Pg 7 - School Counselor ● Changed Guidance Counselor to School Counselor ● Added “and monitoring progress towards graduation”
Pg 8 - ● Added Off Campus Period: Senior students may be assigned off campus first (1st) or seventh (7th) period by the school counselor and approved by a parent. An off campus contract must be signed by the student and parent. Students are NOT allowed to be on campus during off campus periods.
Open Campus ● Added “Students may not leave campus during breakfast break”
Off Limits at Breakfast & Lunch ● Cleaned up wording
Pg. 9 - Good Standing Designation - Regina is looking for updated language
Pg 10 - ● Added Absence flow chart
Pg 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 - Discipline Matrix ● Changed In School Suspension to Behavioral Intervention
Pg 15 Discipline Matrix ● Added additional box to Sales/Possession/Use of Controlled Substance ● Notify Parent, 1 - 3 days suspension, Notify Law Enforcement/ Behavioral health referral
045 045 Pg 17 Public Display of Affection ● Add “Respect people and their space. Keep your hands to yourself.
Pg 18 Electronic Devices ● Add to 3rd offense: “ the device will be given to the school secretary and released to the parent or guardian, after school or the next day plus the student will receive detention”
Pg 25 Athletic Student in Good Standing - Regina is looking for updated language
Pg 28 ● Bold : Athletic Attendance Policy paragraph
Pg 35 ● Add Student and Parent Acknowledgment Form to handbook
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Etna High School DRAFT Handbook 2020-2021 3/2/20
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Welcome to your school. Etna High is a great place to learn. Here, teachers and students continue to establish high standards of achievement in their classrooms and beyond. In college prep, honors, and AP courses, in career pathways, and in an interesting array of elective courses, Etna students experience exceptional opportunities to learn and prepare for further academic and career education. Beyond this, thriving and competitive interscholastic athletic teams, an outstanding FFA program, and other club opportunities combine to provide a diverse and well-rounded education experience
The purpose of this handbook is to acquaint you with school procedures and policies designed to help you meet high standards and achieve success, in a safe and positive learning environment. We trust this handbook will answer many basic questions students and parents might have about Etna High School.
Etna High Contacts and School Hours Scott Valley Unified School District 400 Howell Avenue 11918 Main Street PO Box 721 PO Box 687 Etna, CA 96027 Fort Jones, CA 96032
Phone: (530) 467-3244 Fax: 530-467-5763 Phone: (530)468-2727 Fax: 530-468-2729 Website: www.svusd.us/etnahighschool Website: www.svusd.us
Bus Transportation: 530-4673297 Superintendent: Marie Caldwell
Regular Day 8:05 – 3:15 (Buses depart 3:20) Board of Trustees Collaboration Day: 8:05 – 1:35 (Bus depart Tammi Bennett, President 1:40) Gary Black, Clerk Marnia Brownell Office hours: 7:30am – 3:30pm Conrad Croy Jennifer Thackeray
School Motto, Mission, and Vision
MOTTO: Lions are Lifelong Learners
MISSION: To promote the success of every student
VISION: Etna High School is a learning community that helps all students become productive citizens through their academic success and their participation in the arts, technology, career technical education, athletics, social interaction, and leadership. The school is a partnership of staff, students, parents, and community members who share responsibility for nurturing a commitment to academic excellence and Lion Pride.
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Contents
ASB / Class Officers and Advisors 4 Etna High School Personnel 5 Schedules & Dates 6 EHS Vision & Outcomes 7 Student Expectations 8 Grades & Course Credit 9 Graduation Requirements/Activities 10 Student Services 11 Parking 11 Attendance 13 - 14 Discipline Matrix 15 - 19 Dress Code 21 Discipline 19 - 24 Activities 25 Athletic Policy 27-36 School Bus Agreement 37-38 District Notifications 39
Please sign & return the EHS Handbook Signature Page to the office.
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Associated Student Body Officers, Class Officers and Advisors 2019-2020
ASB Advisor Josh Harnden Etna High Fight Song ASB President Kera Bennett
ASB Vice President Cailey Rizzardo “Hail to Etna High School” ASB Secretary Coy Gilmore Etna High School Personnel ASB Treasurer Sierra Hudson Hail to Etna High School; Hail to red Commissioners Cleo Smith, Emma Watton, Jacob Martin and white; For we will always rally; Sadie Hogun, Abby Duerr, Calvin Thackeray We will always Fight, Fight, Fight.
Senior Class Advisors Sean Stapleton, Kristy Franklin Ours it is to conquer; Ours to honor Senior Class President Shelby Franks thee; True to Etna High School, Senior Class V. President Sadie Hogun We’ll always be, Number 1. Senior Class Secretary Cailey Rizzardo Senior Class Treasurer Sierra Hudson
ASB Class Rep. Calvin Thackeray In the Handbook and Beyond
Junior Class Advisors Lynn Karpinski, Josh Harnden
Junior Class President Tony Cruz In addition to this handbook, parents should go to the Scott Valley District website and Junior Class V. President Alfredo Cruz Junior Class Secretary Sami Downey download the booklet, “Rights of Parents and Guardians of Minor Children.” Junior Class Treasurer Kylie Merrihew
ASB Class Rep. Will Black California Education Code (EC) references are Sophomore Class Advisors Tracy Dickinson & Mitch Thackeray noted in a number of places in this Sophomore Class Pres. Coy Gilmore handbook. Scott Valley Unified School Sophomore Class V.Pres. Harli Gomes District Board Policies (BP) and Sophomore Class Sec. Della McQuoid Administrative Regulations (AR) references Sophomore Class Treas. Savannah Miller are also noted. ASB Class Rep. Isaac Deppen Freshman Class Advisors Kay Isbell & Asa Robinson California EC specifies that schools notify Freshman Class Pres. Bailey Branson parents of their rights. The Parents’ Rights booklet does that. Also see Freshmen Class V. Pres. Jenna Justice http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/pf/ Freshman Class Sec. Grace Hubbard
Freshman Class Treasurer Joe Stein
ASB Class Rep. Tucker Deala Visitors
Student in Good Standing Anyone visiting the campus during the At Etna High School, a Student in Good Standing is a student: school day must first report to the school • Without an outstanding school bills/fines and athletic office and receive a visitor pass. The right to uniforms visit the school campus is subject to the • Who has served no more than one day • suspension in a quarter principal’s approval. • Without excessive tardies (more than 10 in a quarter) • With no more than one truancy (or more than three During school hours, student visitors are unexcused or unverified absences) [See Truancy and generally not permitted. In special Procedures for Leaving..”, page 12] circumstances, prior approval may be In order to attend and participate in extracurricular activities such as 4 games, dances and Senior Trip, a student must be in “Good Standing.” The period of ineligibility resets at each quarter Page 050 050
Etna High School Personnel
Teaching Staff Assignments Phone E-mail Ext Maria Berry Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4 1310 [email protected] Tracy Dickinson Dean of Students, Athletic Director, English10, AP 1402 [email protected] English Rachel Eastlick Pre-Math I, Math 2, Pre-Calculus, Math Skills, 1309 [email protected] Kristy Franklin Math 1, Math 3, Financial Algebra, Math Skills 1308 [email protected] Jacob Hargett Ag Mechanics 1, 2, 3, Ag Woodshop, Ag Soils & 1603 [email protected] Chemistry Kellie Hargett Sustainable Ag Biology, Ag Business, Ag Core, 1601 [email protected] Floriculture Josh Harnden English 9 ,10, 11, 12, Honors English 1303 [email protected] Anne Hilton Counselor 1503 [email protected] Tamy Howerton Culinary Arts 1510 [email protected] Kay Isbell Physics, Biology, Chemistry 1202 [email protected] Eric Janke CTE Counselor/Upward Bound Instructor 1302 [email protected] Lynn Karpinski Drama, Video Production, Yearbook, Computer 1103 [email protected] Graphics, Art 1, 2 Brit March Upward Bound Advisor 1302 [email protected] Asa Robinson PE 1, 2, Strength & Conditioning 1514 [email protected] Sean Stapleton World History, US History, AP US History, Civics, 1401 [email protected] Economics Mitch Thackeray Resource Specialist 1304 [email protected] Amy Walton Resource Specialist SRHS [email protected]
Support Staff Assignment Phone Ext. Email Address Barden, Diana County Nurse 1507 [email protected] Besoain, Lisa Paraprofessional RS Aide 1304 [email protected] Best, Ron Custodian 1605 [email protected] Dickinson, Tracy Dean of Students 1402 [email protected] Forrester, Chris Librarian/Media Tech 1101 [email protected] Hanna, Regina Principal [email protected] Hullquist, Christine Maintenance/Custodian 1605 [email protected] Iannios, Manu Business Office 1505 [email protected] Johnson, Shelly School Secretary 1500 [email protected] Kramer, Alan Maintenance Tech 1605 [email protected] Kramer, Annie County Psychologist 842-8450 [email protected] McCamish, Samantha Maintenance Tech 1605 [email protected] Munson, Maryann College Options Counselor [email protected] Murray, Elisabeth Custodian 1506 [email protected] Neely, Justin Lead Maintenance 1605 [email protected] Singer, Beth Technology 1104 [email protected] Towne, Sheryl Technology Supervisor 1104 stowne@ svusd.us Waleri, Mike Maintenance/Custodian 1506
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Bell Schedules & Academic Calendar
Regular Day (Monday-Thursday) Period 1 8:05 – 9:00 55 min Period 2 9:05 – 9:55 50 min Break 9:55 – 10:05 10 min Period 3 10:10 – 11:00 50 min Period 4 11:05 – 11:55 50 min Lunch 11:55 – 12:30 35 min Period 5 12:35 – 1:25 50 min Period 6 1:30 – 2:20 50 min Period 7 2:25 – 3:15 50 min Bus departure 3:20
Collaboration Day (Friday) & Minimum Days Period 1 8:05 – 8:44 39 min Period 2 8:49 – 9:25 36 min Break 9:25 – 9:35 10 min Period 3 9:40 – 10:16 36 min Period 4 10:21 – 10:57 36 min Period 5 11:02 – 11:38 36 min Lunch 11:38 – 12:13 35 min Period 6 12:18 – 12:54 36 min Period 7 12:59 – 1:35 36 min Bus departure 1:40
Academic Report Mailing Dates 2019 - 2020 First Semester Report Report Period Date Progress Week 4 25 September
Midterm Grades (Quarter 1) Week 9 23 October Progress Week 13 4 December Deficiency Notices Week 15 20 December Semester 1 Grade Week 19 23 January
Second Semester Progress Week 4 20 February Midterm Grades (Quarter 3) Week 9 25 March
Progress Week 13 29 April
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Vision: Etna High School is a learning community that helps all students become productive citizens through participation in academic, social and extracurricular opportunities. The school is a partnership of staff, students, parents, and community members dedicated to academic excellence and Lion Pride.
Mission Statement: Etna High School is committed to promoting the success of every student by providing a learning environment that will facilitate intellectual, personal and social growth. We endeavor to help students be life-long learners, and to be college or career ready upon graduation.
Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Productive • Practice a healthy lifestyle that balances intellectual, physical, social, and creative activities • Serve as productive contributors to society and invest in the common good of the community • Develop academic proficiencies and literacy • Set goals and priorities, organize time and resources, and plan productively Resourceful • Develop and apply learned skills, complex problem-solving processes, and critical thinking to new problems encountered in academia and real life • Proficiently access, organize, and present data using appropriate technology • Competently use career-related technologies • Analyze, integrate, and synthesize multiple resources and perspectives to formulate a justifiable rationale within various contexts Interpersonal • Practice interpersonal communication skills • Function ethically in society and respect the diversity of others • Work effectively with others while maintaining high standards of character and citizenship Directed • Exhibit good study and work habits that prioritize school work, attendance, promptness, and effective time management • Develop self-discipline, self-respect, and a strong work ethic • Explore and develop readiness for post-secondary options which may include college, military, or certificated technical careers Empowered • Practice and fulfill civic duties with responsibility and integrity • Self-advocate in a respectful manner and practice social decorum in a variety of situations both in person and online • Become creative innovators who have the ability to visualize possibility and implement action to improve society • Develop confidence in their ability to make things happen and persevere even when things do not go as planned • Exhibit creativity of thought, ask questions, pursue new interests, and develop new skills
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General Information
Schedule Change Requests Once a student registers at the beginning of the school year, class change requests will be accepted during the first five days of each semester. Student-initiated changes made after this time may result in a loss of credit. Reduced credits may be given to those students who enroll in a course after the second week of the grading period.
On Time and Prepared Every student is expected to report on time to each class, sitting in the assigned seat before the tardy bell rings. Every student is expected to be prepared for class each day. Preparation includes possessing all information, materials, equipment, and work necessary for the specific class.
Absence Verification When returning from an absence, planned or unplanned, students must bring a note explaining the reason for missing school. This note should be handed to the school secretary before school begins. The secretary will then give the student an absence verification form to take to each class.
Absences and Schoolwork It is the responsibility of the student to complete assignments missed because of an absence. Students who are absent because of athletics or other school-related activities are expected to request their assignments at least 24 hours in advance of the absence and to turn in their assignments on the day they return to campus, or before.
Upon returning from an unplanned absence, students should consult with teachers to determine what work was missed and the procedure for making up this work. The deadline for completing work missed because of an absence will be determined by each teacher.
When they are ill, it is best for the student to rest and recover. Upon returning to campus, students need to follow procedures outlined in their class syllabi and/or contact teachers to makeup required assignments/classwork.
Please remember, teachers count attendance towards participation grades. And, schools do not receive any funding for students who do not attend, regardless of the reason.
Homework Homework is an integral part of a student’s educational program. The staff believes that students must not only develop proficiency in subject matter, but must also learn to budget time efficiently to complete assignments on time. Homework may be assigned for a variety of purposes, including reinforcement of classroom learning and preparation for a future classroom experience. Students should check with individual teachers for late work policies.
Physical Education All students enrolled in physical education (PE) are expected to attend and participate in all PE class activities unless excused for medical reasons. A student missing more than three consecutive days of PE must bring a written excuse from an authorized health care professional. Students must wear designated PE clothing, appropriately.
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Grades and Course Credit Students earn grades based on their academic performance. This performance includes, but is not limited to: knowing the subject matter, mastering thinking skills, demonstrating good work habits, and exhibiting an attitude conducive to personal learning and the learning of others. Students receive news of their grades in various ways. All instructors post grades online in our Aeries records system. Check with the school secretary for your student password required to check grades in Aeries. Also, teachers regularly post grades, by student identification number, in the classrooms.
Grading symbols These symbols measure student academic performance: A = Superior B = Above Average C = Average D = Unsatisfactory F = Fail I = Incomplete
Students who earn an Incomplete have two weeks after the grading period ends to complete all work; if still incomplete, the grade will become an F. For sports eligibility, incomplete grades are not allowed. (The CIF scores an Incomplete as an F.)
Credits All year-long courses have the same credit value for graduation. For each year-long course completed with a passing grade of D or better, students earn 10 credits. (One- semester classes earn 5 credits). Students who withdraw from a class before the class ends may receive a WF (withdraw with a fail). A WF will affect eligibility and count towards the current, grading period GPA. Advanced Placement courses and some college courses enable students to earn additional GPA points. Only eight high school semesters of Honors, Advanced Placement, and college course work can be applied toward an academic weighted GPA. With advance permission, college credits earned while enrolled at Etna High may be used to meet elective credits. Etna High will grant 3.33 credits for every college credit earned. If the course is used to meet EHS graduation requirements, the class must be used in the grade point average calculation for the semester in which the final college grade is earned.
Non-Etna High Coursework Extension/Correspondence courses may be accepted for any high school course not offered at Etna High School. The grade earned may be calculated into the student’s grade point average for the semester in which the course was completed. Courses need to be approved in advance.
Math Readiness For students to progress to the next level of math, they must pass their current math class with a D grade or better.
ACADEMIC HONORS ELIGIBILITY Etna High School Honor Roll At the conclusion of each semester, Etna High School recognizes those students who have attained Honor Roll or Honorable Mention status. To make Honor Roll students must earn a 3.5 Academic GPA or higher with no D’s or F’s. Honorable Mention is 3.0 – 3.49 Academic GPA with no D’s or F’s. All of these students are publicly recognized for their academic achievement. To be eligible for this award a minimum of four classes must be taken from CSF Lists I and II, and at least two of those
courses must be taken from List I. Seniors may qualify for Honor Roll or Honorable Mention by taking at least 4 classes in
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Etna High Graduation Requirements In order to graduate, a student must: •Earn a total of at least 260 credits •Complete Algebra I/Math 1 with a D grade or better • Successfully complete all Senior Project components
Specific Subject and Credit Requirements for Graduation
Classes Meeting Subjects
Requirements Years Credits Required College prep (CP) English I, 2, 3, and 4; Honors English 3; AP English 4 (Literature & English 4 40 Composition)
Math 3 30 Integrated Math I, 2, and 3; Fin Alg, Pre-calculus
Physical Science 1 10 Chemistry, Ag Chemistry, Physics
Life Science 1 10 Biology, Sustainable Ag Biology
World History; US History or AP US History; Civics (one semester); Economics (one Social Studies semester) or Ag Business 3 30
Physical Education 2 20 Physical Education I and 2, Strength & Conditioning
Art, Drama, Computer Graphics, Floriculture, Spanish Fine Arts 1 10
Science Elective 1 10 Chemistry, Physics, Natural Resources, Advanced Ag Science
Health & Human Health & Human Development (one semester) Development 1/2 5
Career Technical Ag Mechanics, Ag Wood shop, Computer Graphics, Culinary Arts, Ag Business, Yearbook, Ag Education 1 10 CAD, Video Production, & Ag Sciences (CTE)
Senior Project 12th Completion & passing grade
Electives 85
Note: PE students who have not passed the Physical Education State Test must continue taking PE 2, beyond the 20 credits required for graduation, until they pass the state test.
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Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways at Etna High School Agriculture & Natural Resources Agricultural Business Pathway
❏ Ag Core Manufacturing & Product Development ❏ Ag Business Graphic and Production Technologies
Pathway I Agricultural Mechanics Pathway ❏ Art I ❏ ❏ Ag Mechanics II Yearbook ❏ Ag Mechanics III
Graphic and Production Technologies Agriscience Pathway Pathway II ❏ ❏ Sustainable Ag Bio Computer Graphics ❏ ❏ Ag Soil Chemistry Advanced Computer Graphics ❏ Advanced Ag Science Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation Manufacturing and Product Development Pathway Culinary Arts Pathway ❏ Ag Woodshop or Ag Mech I ❏ Culinary Arts I ❏ Ag CAD Manufacturing ❏ Culinary Arts II ❏ Culinary Arts III
Etna High School offers seven Career Technical Education Pathways within three separate Industry Sectors: Agriculture & Natural Resources, Hospitality, Tourism & Recreation, and Manufacturing & Product Development. In order to become a “pathway completer,” students must complete all courses listed under their chosen pathway. It is not required for students to complete a pathway in order to graduate from Etna High School, but we highly encouraged students to complete pathways in order to develop multiple skill sets to build upon in their future endeavors. Completed pathways can be listed on resumes and give your student a competitive edge with future job, college and scholarship applications.
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GRADUATION CEREMONIES AND ACTIVITIES
Honors and Awards To honor superior academic achievement, high school graduation ceremonies shall include recognition of a valedictorian and salutatorian. The Superintendent or designee shall establish procedures that ensure a fair determination of the students who have achieved the highest grade point average in the graduating class and have taken the most rigorous courses. If a tie exists, the principal may honor more than one valedictorian and/or salutatorian.
The valedictorian and salutatorian shall be selected by the following process: 1. The list of seniors who have been enrolled as regular EHS students for the entire senior year, and have completed UC and/or CSU entrance requirements shall be compiled. 2. The Weighted Total GPA of each of the listed seniors shall be calculated from grades received in 9th - 12th grades through 3rd quarter of the senior year. 3. The list of seniors shall be sorted by Weighted Total GPA, descending, calculated to the nearest hundredth (i.e. 3.98). 4. The student with the highest GPA on the list is selected as the valedictorian and the student with the second highest GPA on the list will be selected as the salutatorian. 5. In the event of a tie, administration and board policy will determine valedictorian & salutatorian based on academic program rigor.
Graduation activities All graduation activities are optional. If students choose to participate in the graduation ceremony ALL graduation practices are MANDATORY.
Outstanding Debts Students with outstanding debts/fees/fines will not receive their diploma until all debts are cleared. Payments can be made in the bookkeeping office.
Student Services
Library The Etna High School Library is intended for the use of students and faculty. Our librarian is present during the school day to provide materials and assistance to students and staff members, alike. Students are encouraged to use the library as a valuable resource, to handle all books with care and respect, return books promptly, make every attempt to keep lost books to a minimum and learn about research and digital literacy. Students who do not return books or have other fines at the end of a quarter will be placed on campus restriction until the books are returned and fines are paid. Having financial obligations will remove the student from Good Standing status.
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School Counselor The importance of the School Counselor becomes more apparent as students enter high school. School counselors provide a variety of services to Etna High School students, including: • Choosing a course of study at Etna High School and monitoring progress towards graduation • Assisting students in determining their abilities and areas of special interest • Explaining graduation requirements to students • Assisting students experiencing academic difficulties • Providing and interpreting information on ACT, PSAT, SAT, ASVAB, competency, and other tests • Supplying information about career areas, college placement, trade schools, financial aid, and scholarships • Discussing student concerns on an informal basis
Lockers Although Etna High School provides students with the use of lockers, these lockers remain the property of the school and should be treated as such. Each student is responsible for the condition of his lockers and the contents of those lockers. Students will be financially responsible for repair of damages for which they will have been responsible. The following rules and regulations pertain to lockers and locker use: • Every student will be issued a hallway locker and PE locker (if necessary). • Students should use a school-issued lock for each of their lockers. • Students must use their own lockers only and must not share a lock combination with anyone else. • Students found tampering with lockers, locks, and locker contents will be subject to disciplinary measures. • All lockers issued to students are school property and the school reserves the right to search lockers in the interest of the safe and orderly operation of the school. • Request for a change in hallway locker assignment must be made through the school secretary. Request for a change in PE lockers must be made through the PE Staff. • Students are cautioned not to leave money or other valuable items in their lockers. Cash or other items of personal value should not be brought to school. The school is not responsible for the loss and/or theft of those items. • Pictures, photographs, and other representations depicting illegal substances, alcohol, tobacco or topics that are sexual in nature are not permitted in or on lockers.
Vehicles and Parking The district provides parking for student vehicles on campus. However, the district assumes no responsibility for vehicle loss, theft, or damage. Vehicles parked on school property are subject to search by the school principal or designee. Campus Way is a city street and citations may be issued for traffic violations. Students should not park in staff parking spaces.
Video Surveillance The principal or designee shall supervise the use and maintenance of video cameras. Students and staff shall not tamper nor interfere with video equipment.
Video cameras record events in school hallways, the weight room, and in several locations outside. Video recordings may be reviewed at any time by the principal or designee and may result in disciplinary action against a student if there is documentation of student misconduct.
Tapes retained as part of an individual student’s disciplinary record shall be maintained in accordance with law and Board policy governing the access, review, and release of student records. Tapes retained as part of an
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Internet Access In order for students to access the Internet at Etna High School, they must have a parent-signed/student- signed Student Acceptable Use Agreement on file. The form is available in the registration packet. It is also available in the EHS office or on the school website. If a student violates the Internet Access agreement, Internet privileges may be revoked.
Off Campus Period Senior students may be assigned off campus first (1st) or seventh (7th) period by the school counselor and approved by a parent. An off campus contract must be signed by the student and parent. Students are NOT allowed to be on campus during off campus periods.
Open Campus Etna High School has an open campus at lunchtime, only. Students may not leave during breakfast break. Students may not drive or walk off campus at any other time without receiving prior permission.
Since the Governing Board of the Scott Valley Unified School District permits students of Etna High School to leave the school grounds during the lunch period, the following notice is given to all parents and guardians by section 4890 of the California Education Code: “The Governing Board of the Scott Valley Unified School District, pursuant to section of the California Education Code further states ‘Neither the school district nor an officer or employee thereof shall be liable for the conduct and safety of any pupil during such time as the pupil has left the school grounds pursuant to this section.’”
Additionally, students are subject to the EHS discipline plan if their behavior during lunch violates district policies. Students exhibiting inappropriate, dangerous, or illegal behavior while off campus during the lunch period may be referred to the proper authorities and may lose their off campus lunch privileges.
Off Limits at Breakfast and Lunch During the school day, students are to be on the “lower campus,” only—in places supervised by school personnel. Athletic and PE fields, the school grounds above the football field and anywhere within the Etna City Park are off-limits.
Attendance Policies and Procedures Regular and punctual attendance is expected and essential for all students. Success in school is directly related to consistent attendance.
California state law requires that all people under the age of 18 attend school, except for those who have already graduated from high school. The only exceptions to this are in cases of personal illness, medical appointments, quarantines, a death in the immediate family, court appearances, and for school- sponsored activities. All other absences (i.e. baby-sitting, taking care of a sick family member, work, personal trips/vacations, etc.) are considered unexcused by the State of California and Etna High School.
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Absence Notification 1. Parents are encouraged to phone the school the morning of a student’s absence. This phone call will verify the student’s legitimate absence and will function as a note. Otherwise, students returning to school from an absence must supply a note, written by a parent or legal guardian, to the attendance office. The note should contain the following information: First and last name of the student 2. Date or time of absence 3. Specific reason for the absence 4. Parent signature Students must submit absence notes before period 1 begins. If the school does not receive this note within two school days following the student’s return to school, the uncleared absence will automatically convert to a cut (truancy). A parent note may excuse a student’s absence for illness for three consecutive days. On the fourth day, a doctor’s note is required. If a student’s absences due to illness become excessive within a semester, all subsequent absences may require a doctor’s note, or remain unexcused. Notes must specify the dates absent and the reason(s) for the absence.
Students excessively absent from school will be referred to the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) or to the District Attendance Review Team (DART), which could result in a change of school placement to Scott River High School or Scott Valley Community Day School
Planned Absence Students who know in advance that they will be absent are encouraged to complete a Planned Absence Form (Intent to be Absent) and to obtain teacher permission & assignments prior to absence.
Truancy and Procedures for Leaving School Generally, truancy is an unexcused absence. Specifically, a student is truant if he or she: • Leaves school without prior permission from a parent or legal guardian • Leaves school without first reporting to an office secretary • Comes to school but does not report to class or the office within 10 minutes • Leaves a teaching area without permission • Fails to return from lunch without a parent or legal guardian informing the office. Consequences for truancy include detention and possible suspension.
Tardies A student shall be considered tardy if he or she is not in assigned seat or at assigned workplace when the bell rings signifying the beginning of class. Students who arrive at school later than 10 minutes after the tardy bell must report to the office for an admit slip.
Students who are tardy to class are subject to the school discipline plan with consequences increasing in severity as tardies accumulate. Students who are absent without excuse from any class for more than 10 minutes will be marked truant. After six tardies in a quarter a student will serve an after- school detention with the Dean of Students. Excessive tardies (beyond 6) will result in additional consequences, including parent meeting, in-school suspension, SARB referral, and loss of student in good standing status.
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Student Attendance Review Board School officials may make Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) referrals upon the third unexcused absence. (Note: three unexcused tardies equal one unexcused absence).The purpose of SARB is to divert students with school attendance or behavior problems from the juvenile justice system by providing guidance and coordinated community services to meet special needs. A SARB is made up of representatives from school districts, probation, social services, law enforcement, youth services, health services, and other community institutions. SARB guarantees students with truancy or school behavior problems a hearing and provides that available school and community resources are exhausted before the student is referred to juvenile court (EC 48321, 48322 and 48324).
Schools initiate the SARB process by notifying parents of their student’s attendance problem with the first of a series of three letters. All three letters request a conference to explore ways to address the identified problem. If the measures established during these conferences do not solve the attendance problem(s), a SARB meeting is scheduled.
If the SARB intervention does not correct the problem, a fourth letter is mailed to the parent and the case is referred to the criminal justice system.
Truancy Reduction and Intervention Program Students will be referred to t Siskiyou County Probation if poor attendance occurs. The following guidelines will be used: 1. Any youth who has one unexcused absence, multiple unexcused absences or has been classified as truant. 2. Youth who is consistently 30 minutes late or more to school. 3. Youth who is at risk of entering the SARB process or being expelled from school. 4. Youth who come to school, then depart school without permission, during the school day. 5. Parent/Guardian is willing to participate if needed.
Absence flow chart Number of absences Excused Absences Flow Chart 5 excused Secretary calls parent every absence. Reminder letter sent home about the importance of attendance. After 7th absence, school nurse will talk to student about health issues 10 excused Meeting is set either phone/in person with parent and administration. Truancy officer invited to meeting. Review of site level consequences for additional absences reviewed. School nurse will contact parent/guardian to discuss health issues 15 excused Chronic absence letter mailed to parent/guardian. Student referred to Truancy Officer via TRIP form. Parent/Student/Administrator meeting takes place. All subsequent absences must be cleared by a doctor’s note Unexcused Absences Flow Chart 3 unexcused 1st truancy letter, TRIP referral, Secretary calls parent after every absence 4 unexcused 2nd truancy letter, Student Study Team meeting 5 unexcused 3rd truancy letter, School request SARB hearing with DA’s office
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EHS discipline Matrix 2020 - 2021 Guidelines for Student Behavior DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Students who become involved in areas of problem behavior will be subject to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon the behavior problem of the student, one or more of the following actions may be taken by school officials. The action taken will be according to Board Policies and State Law.
INFORMAL TALK - A school official (teacher, administrator or counselor) will talk with the student to discuss student behavior. The discussion will be recorded in the student discipline record. Multiple informal talks will result in a formal parent conference.
DETENTION - After School Detention will be served in a designated room. Students must bring work with them (any student sent to the office for disciplinary reasons will receive an automatic detention unless otherwise noted in AERIES by the teacher). Saturday School Detention will be served in a designated room from 8am - 12pm.. Students must bring work with them.
CONFERENCE - A formal conference is held between the student/parent and one or more school officials. During this conference, the student must agree to correct his/her behavior. A conference may result in an academic/behavior contract and/or involuntary alternate placement. All actions will be recorded in the student discipline record.
TRIP/SARB - Truancy Reduction and Intervention Program through Probation/School Attendance Review Board
REMOVAL FROM CLASSES - When a student is removed from one or more classes for disciplinary reasons, he/she remains in the office during these class periods. Consequences for removal from class:: 1) one or more detentions, including Saturday School 2) may include privileges suspended 3) may include removal from class for grading period (results in F for semester) 4)may include alternate placement. All actions will be recorded in the student discipline record.
BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION - A student may be assigned to behavioral intervention at the discretion of a school official for offenses for which suspension is permitted.
SUSPENSION - The student is informed that he/she is subject to suspension (5 days or less). The student is also informed regarding the due process procedure. The student's parent/guardian is notified that the student is subject to suspension. Notification to the parent/guardian must include clear instructions regarding the due process. Recorded in the student discipline record.
TRANSFER TO CONTINUATION / COMMUNITY DAY/ INDEPENDENT STUDENT PROGRAM (I.S.P.) - A proposed involuntary transfer notice may be sent to the parent/guardian to initiate the transfer for the student to receive special behavioral and educational services. Parents/students have an opportunity to appeal per Board Policy.
EXPULSION - The student is informed that he/she is subject to expulsion. The student is also informed regarding their due process. The student’s parent/guardian is notified by certified letter that the student is subject to expulsion. Notification to the parent/guardian must include clear instructions regarding the due process. The school administration will recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled. Board will take action. Recorded in the student discipline record.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM - Students that are suspended or have their 11 expulsion stayed may be allowed to maintain their attendance at School while entering a
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mutually agreed upon C.S. program. If the student violates the written contract, he/she is automatically suspended/expelled.
Behavior Actions to be taken (actions are recorded in the student discipline record)
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Use of any Electronic Devices • Loss of property for the • Loss of property • Parent must pick up property (such as computer, cell phone, day until parent picks • Detention MP3 player, iPod, and camera) up property
• Parent notified • Parent conference Dress Code Violation Policy • Warning posted in classrooms • Change of clothes • Detention • 1 day in-school suspension
• Detention- Any student Defiance of Authority and/or sent to the office for • 3-5 days behavioral Classroom Misconduct disciplinary reason will • 1 - 3 days behavioral intervention Willfully refusing to do what receive an automatic intervention • Parent conference someone in (valid) authority: detention unless • Parent conf. • Behavior contract, possible supervisors, teachers, or otherwise noted in involuntary transfer administrator, tells you to do. AERIES by the teacher • Notify parent
• Pupil warning • 1 day in school • notify parent suspension • 3-5 day suspension Defiance of Safety Rules • Detention • Removal from class • involuntary transfer • Possible removal from • Behavior Contract class
• Notify parent • Parent conference Inappropriate Display of • Student warning Affection • detention • 1-3 day suspension.
3rd Offense: • Parent Notification • • Parent notification 1-3 day suspension Forgery, Lying, 4th Offense: • Detention • 1 day in school Misrepresentation, Cheating, • Academic/behavior • “0” assigned to the suspension Plagiarism** Contract, possible project • parent conference involuntary transfer
• Warning • Lose on-campus • Lose on-campus parking Misconduct in a Vehicle on or • Notify parent parking privileges for a privileges About Campus • Lose on-campus parking quarter • Notify law enforcement privileges for 1-2 weeks
Tardiness: Tardies are looked at schoolwide, not for individual Tardies 1-4: Individual th 5 Tardy 12 classes per quarter. Teacher policy • After School Detention
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• Policy mailed home to parents *Note: If the student misses • Policy given to student detention, student will be placed on the No-Go list until they make up the detention. No 10th Tardy 15th Tardy participation in any • Detention • In school or out of 20th Tardy extracurricular activities • Parent called school suspension • Out of School suspension & (including practice). • Student conference with • Parent meeting discussion of alterative counselor with counselor placement.
• Detention issued for class • The next truant after cut. the previous offense • Subsequent truancies will rd nd result in the 3 SARB letter • After the 3rd. truancy, will result in the 2 student will be entered SARB notice being being sent to parents requesting Truancy into the TRIP & SARB sent to parents, as well their presence at a SARB hearing process and parents will as communication with with the SARB board and truant officer. be sent the 1st SARB the truant officer. notice. • Parent Conference
• 3-5 day out of school suspension • Notify parent • Notify parent • Parent conference Tobacco Use/Possession** • 1 day behavioral • 2 days behavioral including e-cigarettes and vaping intervention intervention • Notification of law • Tobacco education • Tobacco Education enforcement program Program • Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer
• Notify Parent • Detention, Saturday • 2-5 day Suspension • 5 day suspension Expulsion Profanity/Obscenity** recommendation. School or behavioral • Parent conference intervention
• 5 day suspension Profanity Directed at Another • Parent conference Person (Staff member or • 1-3 day behavioral • 3-5 day suspension student) intervention • Notify law enforcement (Including Electronic/Social • Parent conference • Parent conference • Expulsion recommendation or Media) involuntary transfer
• 1-3 day behavioral • 3-5 day suspension intervention • 5 day suspension • Notification of law *Theft** • Notification of law enforcement • Expulsion recommendation School property or personal enforcement • Notification of law property on school grounds • • Parent conference Parent conference enforcement. • Possible Expulsion • Possible Expulsion recommendation recommendation
• 2 - 5 days behavioral Under the Influence of intervention and/or In Alcohol/Controlled Substance** School suspension 13 • Notification of law enforcement.
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• Notification of law • Expulsion Recommendation enforcement • Parent conference • Counseling • Behavioral Health referral
• Confiscate property • Confiscate property • Confiscate property • Parent notification and • Parent notification • Parent notification and retrieval of object Possession of knife and retrieval of object retrieval of object • 3-5 day suspension • Warning • 1-3 day behavioral intervention • Expulsion recommendation
• Confiscate property • 3-5 day suspension • Parent notification and • 3-5 day suspension • Notify law retrieval of object • Parent conference Possession of Other Dangerous enforcement • Notification of law • Notify law enforcement Objects**(+) • enforcement Parent conference • Expulsion recommendation • Possible 1-3 day and retrieval of object. Suspension
Hate Crimes, Gang Affiliation/Tagging:** Behaviors • Parent notification • Parent notification • Parent notification or statements that degrade on the • 5 day suspension • Detention • Contact law basis of race, ethnicity, culture, • 1 -3 days behavioral enforcement • Contact law enforcement heritage, gender, sexual intervention • orientation, physical attributes, • 3-5 day suspension Expulsion recommendation or • religious beliefs or practices. 1-3 days suspension • Behavior Contract involuntary transfer (Includes Electronic/Social Media)
Harassment: Hazing, Sexual, • Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, and/ Parent conference or Threatening** • Written Assignment • • Parent conference 5 day suspension Actions reported, impacting the • 1-3 days behavioral • • Expulsion recommendation or educational process of a intervention 3-5 day suspension involuntary transfer student, inclusive of Electronic/ • Behavior Contract Social Media (E.C. 48900a). • 1-3 days of suspension
Fighting** • 1-5 days behavioral Any physical confrontation • intervention 5 day suspension involving students. Inclusive of • 3-5 day suspension • Counseling • Expulsion recommendation or Students recording, antagonizing • • counseling involuntary transfer or other supporting the incident in Notification of any way parents/guardian
• 1-5 day suspension • Notification of law Assault/Battery** • Parent notification enforcement Physical attack of one person, or of • 5 day suspension • Notification of law • Notify parent a group of persons, upon another • Parent conference enforcement person. Verbal assault is the threat • Expulsion recommendation or • • counseling of physical attack. Possible Expulsion involuntary transfer
recommendation
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School property or personal • 1-3 days behavioral • Parent conference • Parent conference property on school grounds School intervention • Notification of law • Repair and restitution property means anything belonging • Repair and restitution enforcement to the school; such as desks, books, • Possible law enforcement • Notification of law • Repair and enforcement school electronics, tables, walls, or • Community service restitution floors (E.C. 48900f).** • Fees for damages • Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer
Possession of • 5 day suspension Drug Paraphernalia • Parent conference • Parent conference 48900 (e) (j)** • 5 day suspension • 3 days behavioral Possessed or unlawfully offered, • • Notification of law intervention Parent conference arranged or negotiated to sell any enforcement • Notification of law • Notification of law drug paraphernalia, as defined in • Expulsion recommendation or enforcement enforcement Section 11014.5 of the Health and involuntary transfer Safety Code.
*Sales/Possession/Use of
Controlled Substances, Alcohol or Look-A-Likes** Transferring • Notify Parent • Notification of law enforcement controlled substances to another, • 1 -3 days suspension • Notify parent holding in/on person/personal • Notify law enforcement • Expulsion recommendation or belongings/clothing, being caught • Behavioral Health referral in the act of consuming controlled involuntary transfer substance.
• Notification of law enforcement *Arson, bomb Threat, False Fire • Notify Parent Alarm, Possession and/or • Furnishing Firearm** Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer
*Expulsion may occur on first offense. **Offenses are cumulative throughout high school career.
DANGEROUS OBJECTS (+) - Such as but not limited to knife with blade longer than 2.5 inches, any locking blade knife, switchblade knife, razor with unguarded blade, dirk, dagger, taser, stun gun, nunchuck, any explosive device or materials, tear gas, pepper gas, drug paraphernalia, imitation firearm, laser pointer any other objects deemed to be a danger to the safety of the students or staff of the school.
YOUR RIGHTS - DUE PROCESS Suspensions and Expulsions - The school principal or designee has the right to suspend a student for a period up to five days. In cases of this type, an informal hearing between the principal, student and other appropriate persons will be conducted, if possible. After the hearing is completed, the principal/designee will decide if a suspension is necessary. Parents will be notified. A written notice will be sent home. The school principal has the right to recommend to the district superintendent that a student should be expelled. In cases of this type, a hearing will be conducted at the school district central office before the Board hearing. When the school principal recommends to the district superintendent that a student should be expelled, the hearing will be conducted before the Board of Education. If a student has violated a school rule or is subject to a suspension or transfer to continuation/homeschool/I.S.P./community day or expulsion, the student and his/her parents, guardians will be formally notified. Part of the notification process will include instructions regarding the due process procedure. APPEAL - The student or the student's parent(s)/guardian have the right to appeal the suspension or expulsion. An appeal for a formal hearing at the District, must be made within 10 business days after notice has been received regarding a potential suspension or transfer or expulsion. CLASSROOM SUSPENSION - A teacher may suspend any pupil their class room for any act or the acts enumerated in E.C. 48900 for the period, it will be issued for the day following the incident and an in school retention. The teacher shall ask for a parent conference as soon as possible (E.C. 48910). The Administration reserves the right to apply a more severe penalty depending upon the facts of the case for any offense outlined in the Consequences of Inappropriate Behavior Section of the Discipline Code. Suspension and/or expulsion of a student will be governed by California Education Code 48900 inclusive.
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School Discipline The Governing Board and the staff of Etna High desire to prepare students for responsible citizenship by fostering self-discipline and personal responsibility. High expectations for student behavior, effective classroom management, and parent involvement can minimize the need for school-imposed disciplinary action. Yet when misconduct occurs, school staff members shall implement appropriate disciplinary measures and attempt to identify and address the causes of the student’s behavior.
At all times, the safety of students and staff and the maintenance of an orderly school environment shall be priorities in determining appropriate discipline.
The Etna High School Discipline Plan consists of two levels. The first, or informal level, occurs with the classroom teacher. In the classroom, teachers have rules and will manage their classes appropriately. Examples of behavior that would be addressed by the classroom teacher might include: inappropriate classroom language, lack of preparation for class, tardies, rudeness, etc. Typically, neither the principal nor the parent is involved at this informal level. If a student cannot modify his/her behavior to the satisfaction of the teacher, the teacher will call a parent and/or refer the student to the principal—the second level of school discipline.
Referrals and Consequences In the case of persistent classroom misbehavior, or more overt misbehavior, a staff member may refer a student to the principal. The principal or dean of students will meet with the student and assign consequences for the student’s chosen actions. Disciplinary strategies provided in Scott Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees policy, regulation, and law include, but are not limited to: • Referral for advice and counseling • Discussion or conference with parents/guardians • Lunch detention • Campus restriction • After school detention • Removal from class • In-school Suspension • Suspension • Expulsion • Reassignment to an alternative educational environment
Detention Lunchtime and after-school detention are assigned in order to bring about a change in behavior. Lunchtime detention, supervised by a school administrator two days each week, lasts for the entire lunch period—with time to get food and visit the bathroom. After-school detention sessions last from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. (Parents will be notified 24 hours before these.)
Detention students may not attend athletic practices or athletic games on the day of an after-school detention, even if the detention ends before the practice or game has ended. Students who do not attend their assigned detention session, without a legitimate excuse, may be placed in In- school Suspension. This suspension will usually take place during the next day. Students may not attend athletic practices, games, or other extra-curricular activities on the day of an In-school Suspension.
Suspension and Expulsion A student may be suspended or expelled for acts listed in a Suspensions and Expulsions Chart, if the act occurs 16
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The District Administrative Review Team (DART) shall serve as the review body for recommendations and decisions regarding: expulsions, voluntary and involuntary transfers, new student placement, readmission placements, and inter-district transfers. DART is composed of all site administrators and the superintendent. The team may also include teachers, counselors, and others.
Public Display of Affection Repect people and their space. Keep your hands to yourself. The only allowable public display of affection is holding hands. Kissing; affectionate hugging; and arms around neck, waist, and shoulders of one another are not permitted.
Dress Code While clothing may be a personal choice at many places and times, the business of Etna High School is education; at this place, students and staff are expected to dress appropriately and modestly. Student clothing and personal appearance should promote an environment of school pride and professionalism. These details will help make this clear: 1. All clothing, including hats, must be free of any reference to alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, violence, obscenities or gangs. 2. Pants must be worn high enough to allow no exposure of undergarments or derrière. Ripped or torn pants may be deemed inappropriate. Tops and dresses must not reveal cleavage. 3. Tops shall cover undergarments. 4. Tube tops, strapless tops, nor backless tops may not be worn. 5. Sleeveless shirts must have sewn edges, with armholes small enough to fit closely around the arms. 6. Pajama pants and/or lounge wear shall not be worn. 7. Tops must be long enough to continually cover the stomach and the top of the pants. 8. Shorts and skirts must be mid-thigh in length and not reveal undergarments. 9. If worn, leggings or tights must be worn with a top long enough to continually cover the mid-thigh. 10. Hoods may be worn outdoors only. Hats may not be worn in classrooms. 11. Bandannas/handkerchiefs of any color shall not be visible. 12. Appropriate shoes must be worn at all times; slippers are not acceptable at school. 13. Any uniforms for school sports, which do not conform to these dress guidelines, may not be worn during the school day.
Food and Drink
Food and drink (except for water) is not allowed in classrooms during regular classroom time.
Electronic Devices—Mobile Phones, Ipods, MP3, and Head Sets The EHS school campus will be cell phone free during the school day (Mon - Thur from 8:05 - 3:15 & Fri 8:05 a 1:35). Cell phones must be off and out away during school hours. The responsible use of cell phones and other mobile devices is permitted in the following areas throughout the school day: Classroom: For educational purposes only as permitted by the classroom teacher. Library &
Cafeteria: during lunch time.
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Upon the first offense, the electronic device will be collected, by the teacher and turned into the office for pick- up by the student at day’s end. Upon a second offense, the device will be given to the school secretary and released to the parent or guardian, after school or the next day. Upon a third offense, the device will be given to the school secretary and released to the parent or guardian, after school or the next day plus the student will receive detention. Emergency phone calls, in from a parent or out from a student, can be quickly directed through the office (467-3244).
Any student using their electronic devices for sexting or any other inappropriate behavior will be punished accordingly.
Safe, Respectful, and Responsible. Other inappropriate behavior includes, but is not limited to: horseplay, running in the halls, throwing snowballs, cheating, violent conduct, dangerous acts, use of inappropriate language, sexting, and any other action that is not safe, respectful, and responsible.
Bullying/Harassment Policy (BP 5131) The Scott Valley Unified School District believes that all students have a right to be educated in a positive learning environment, free from disruptions. A student shall not intimidate or harass another student through words or actions for any reason including race, religion, and sexual preference. Such behaviors include, but are not limited to: direct physical contact, (hitting/shoving); verbal assaults (teasing/name calling); social isolation or manipulation; and cyber-bullying.
Cyber-bullying includes the transmission of communications, posting of harassing messages, direct threats, or other harmful texts, sounds, or images on the Internet, social networking sites, or other digital technologies using a telephone, computer, or any wireless communication device. Cyber-bullying also includes breaking into another person’s electronic account in order to damage that person’s reputation.
If such activity is engaged in on campus, coming to or going home from school, during lunch (even if off campus), during school-sponsored activities (including sports activities), on any district provided transportation, at a school bus stop, or is received with the assistance of school-provided equipment, then the student responsible shall be subject to disciplinary action.
That action may include, but is not limited to: suspension, expulsion, transfer to an alternative program, or denial of the privilege of participation in extracurricular or co-curricular activities— according to board policy and administrative regulation. The principal or designee shall notify local law enforcement as appropriate.
Knives While many of our students come from a rural background where knives are tools used to perform many tasks, California State law prohibits knives on school campuses. Students need to be aware and leave knives at home. Possession of any knife or other dangerous object at school may lead to expulsion EC 48915 (2).
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Academic Integrity We value academic integrity and do not permit any form of dishonesty or deception that unfairly, improperly or illegally enhances a grade on an individual assignment or a course grade. Cheating represents a violation of mutual trust and respect between teacher and student. The following is a list of behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. This list may be incomplete due to new forms of cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of dishonesty that may arise as technology becomes more advanced: 1. Cheating on exams 2. Copying from others 3. Having or using notes, formulas or other information in a programmable calculator or other electronic device without explicit teacher permission. 4. Having or using a communication device such as a cell phone to send or obtain unauthorized information. 5. Taking an exam for another student, or permitting someone else to take a test for you. 6. Providing or receiving information about all or part of an exam, including answers. 7. Having or using a “cheat sheet” that is not authorized by the teacher. 8. Altering a graded exam and resubmitting it for a better grade. 9. Working together on a take-home exam, unless specifically authorized by the teacher. 10. Gaining or providing unauthorized access to examination materials. 11. Plagiarism in papers and assignments • Including, in any assignment turned in for credit, any portion not based on your own research or thinking. This includes: using the services of a commercial term paper company, using the services of another student, and copying part or all of another person’s paper and submitting it as your own. • Acting as a provider of assignment responses for another student. • Submitting substantial portions of the same academic work for credit in more than one course without consulting both teachers. • Failing to use quotation marks where appropriate. • Failing to properly acknowledge paraphrased materials via textual attribution, footnotes, endnotes, or bibliography. • Making up data for an experiment. • Citing nonexistent sources. 12. Misrepresenting your academic accomplishments. 13. Deceiving a teacher or making up a false reason or excuse to get special consideration on an exam or paper. 14. Failing to promptly stop work on an exam when the time allocated has elapsed. 15. Forging a signature. 16. Copying or letting someone copy homework assignments.
If you have any doubt as to whether a particular act constitutes academic dishonesty, ask a teacher for clarification.
A student found to be cheating will receive an “F” or a zero on that assignment and two detentions. If that student cheats on a subsequent assignment, the student will, at the discretion of the teacher involved, receive an “F” for the grading period. A third occurrence may result in failure of the course for the semester in which
the incident occurs. Cheating on an exam will serve an In-school suspension. Parents will be notified of each occurrence of plagiarism and/or cheating. Incidents of cheating will be reported in writing to the counselor/administrator and will be placed in students’ discipline files. Cheating will also earn other 19 disciplinary consequences. Certain severe acts of cheating may result in a recommendation for expulsion. Page 071 071
Honesty We value honesty. It is more important than good grades. We expect students to be fully truthful in their interactions with members of our staff and their assistants. Dishonesty will earn disciplinary consequences.
Education Code 48900 Violations (Suspension / Expulsion Offenses) A student may be suspended or expelled for the following offenses: • Stealing or attempting to steal school property or private property (EC 48900g) • Possessing drug paraphernalia (EC 48900j) • Disrupting school activities or willfully defying the authority of school personnel (EC 48900k) • Knowingly receiving stolen school or private property (EC 48900l) • Possessing an imitation firearm (EC 48900m) • Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault (EC 48900n) • Harassing, threatening, or intimidating a pupil (EC 48900o) • Forgery • Engaging a fire alarm when no fire exists • Causing, attempting to cause, or threatening to cause physical injury (EC 48900a1) • Possessing, selling, or furnishing a firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (EC 48900b) • Unlawfully possessing, using selling, or otherwise furnishing or being under the influence of any controlled substance or intoxicant (EC 48900c) • Unlawfully offering, arranging, or negotiating to sell any controlled substance or intoxicant, and either selling, delivering, or otherwise furnishing to any person a controlled substance or intoxicant (EC 48900d) • Committing robbery or extortion (EC 48900e) • Causing or attempting to cause damage to school property or to private property (EC 48900 f) • Possessing or using tobacco (EC 48900h) • Willfully using force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. (EC 48900a2) • Committing an obscene act or engaging in habitual profanity or vulgarity. (EC 48900i) • Committing sexual harassment (EC 48900.2) • Causing, attempting to cause, threatening to cause, or participating in an act of hate violence. (EC 48900.3) • Engaging in harassment, threats, or intimidation directed at a student or a group of students (EC 48900.4)
Education Code 48915 Violations (Mandatory Suspension / Recommendation for Expulsion Offenses)
Unless the principal or superintendent finds that expulsion is inappropriate due to particular circumstances, the principal, superintendent, or designee shall recommend a student’s expulsion for any of the following acts: • Causing serious physical injury to another person (EC 48915a1) • Possessing a knife or other dangerous object (EC 48915a2 • Unlawfully possessing a controlled substance (EC 48915a3 • Committing robbery or extortion (EC48915a4) • Committing assault or battery upon any school employee (EC 48915a5)
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Education Code 48915 Violations (Mandatory Recommendation and Mandatory Expulsion Offenses) The principal, superintendent or designee shall recommend and the Board shall expel any student found at school or at a school activity committing any of the following acts: • Possessing selling, or furnishing a firearm (EC48915c1) • Brandishing a knife at another person (48915c2) • Unlawfully selling a controlled substance (48915c3 • Committing or attempting to commit a sexual assault (48915c4) • Possessing an explosive (48915c5) Student Activities Associated Student Body (ASB) Student Council schedules student activities, provides students with representation to the school community, and acts as a general advocate for Etna High School students. Elections are held in the spring for the following year for both school-wide officers and class officers and representatives.
Fundraising and Activities All fundraising activities sponsored by student council, classes, clubs, or any other group must be pre- approved. Funds received through unapproved fundraising activities will be assigned to the ASB General Fund.
All requests for student activities must be submitted on the proper written form to the activities director no later than one week prior to the activity/event. All proposed student activities must be approved by the Student Council, activities director, and the principal. Each has the authority to veto any activity.
Dances Dances are a privilege. All school rules apply.
Regular, school dances are sponsored by the Etna High School Student Council—or by clubs and other organizations—with approval from the Student Council, activities director and principal. Dances are provided as extracurricular activities for the enjoyment of Etna High School students.
Dance Security, Contracts, and Behavior Students will check all coats, backpacks, and purses with school officials before entering a dance. No outside food or drink will be allowed.
Any student who comes to a dance (presenting himself at the entrance, displaying ID for admission and/or attempting to pay for entry), after consuming alcohol or other drugs, or possessing an illegal substance, or prescription medication not prescribed for that student, will be referred to a peace officer and subject to the school disciplinary system. The offending student may be released to the custody of his or her parent, subject to school disciplinary action and/or referral to a peace officer.
A student warned about inappropriate behavior (including inappropriate “rubbing/touching”,” grinding”, or “lewd dancing” not allowed at dances) will be ejected from the dance upon engaging in such behavior a second time once students enter a dance, they may not leave the chaperoned dance area. If a student decides to leave the dance more than 30 minutes before the scheduled end of the dance, school officials will make a reasonable attempt to notify parents.
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allowed to attend any other dances for the remainder of the school year, including Prom. See the dance contract for more details about this policy.
Dance-Related School Attendance Requirements In order to be eligible to attend a dance, students must attend school, for the full day, on the day of the dance (or on Friday, if the dance is on Saturday). When unique circumstances arise, students can make special arrangements with the principal at least 24 hours before the dance begins.
Remember, only students in “Good standing” may attend dances.
Dance Guest Passes Guest passes and dance contracts are required for all non-Etna High School students attending school dances. Guest passes must be signed by the student, the student’s parent or legal guardian, and the principal before the guest will be admitted to the dance. The principal has the right to refuse any guest pass. All guest passes must be completed and returned to the office no later than 3:30 PM on the Wednesday before the dance. Each Etna High School student may have one dance guest, but that student must be at the dance for his or her guest to be admitted.
Guests will be expected to adhere to all Etna High School rules and standards of student conduct. If a guest violates any of Etna High School’s rules or standards of conduct he or she will be asked to leave and will not be eligible to attend any school dances for the remainder of the school year. Junior High School students are not eligible for guest passes and will not, under any circumstances, be admitted to an Etna High School dance. Guests may be no older than 19.
Late Arrival and Early Departure Students and guests arriving to the dance more than one- half hour after the starting time of the dance will not be admitted. Once in, no student or guest may leave the dance and subsequently reenter. Again, school officials will make reasonable attempts to contact the parents of students who leave the dance early.
Dance Dress Code The School dress code sanctions for strapless and haltered tops and gowns will be eased at dances. However, attire must fully cover the body, as stated in the dress code. In addition, the back of a dress, top, or gown may be cut as far as mid-way down the back—half way from the neckline to the natural waistline—but no lower. Dresses must be at least mid-thigh in length and not so tight that they will “ride up.” If you are in doubt, have your dress checked before the dance by a school official. Students wearing inappropriate clothing will not be allowed into the dance or will be asked to leave.
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Scott Valley Board of Trustees Commitments
WHEREAS, the Scott Valley School District Board of Trustees represents the public’s interest in creating knowledgeable, healthy, socially responsible citizens in the global community; and
WHEREAS, the Scott Valley School District Board of Trustees and administration promote a healthy learning environment by defining a student athletic code of conduct which outlines positive expectations for coaches, parents, and student‐athletes based on common values, shared goals, and agreed upon principles; and
WHEREAS, members of the Scott Valley School District Board of Trustees and administration have spent one year dialoguing with and collecting information from students, parents, community members, coaches, and local and national health education experts on the role and substance of an effective student athletic code of conduct; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these conversations, the following priorities and opportunities for strengthening the current Scott Valley Unified School District Student Athletic Code of Conduct were identified:
• Focus on student and parent education, • Provide opportunities for students to be responsible and learn from their mistakes, • Create a multifaceted approach that will impact the largest number of students, • Empower community members and parents to help support efforts; and
WHEREAS, the American Athletic Institute philosophy for the review and revisions of a student code of conduct speaks to each of these priorities, advocating policies that are proactive rather than punitive in approach and include education, social responsibility, parental involvement, community involvement, and evaluation as critical components for a successful student athletic code of conduct ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that it is the intent and direction of the Scott Valley School District Board of Trustees to support site administration to review, revise, communicate, and implement the District’s Student Athletic Code of Conduct.
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Etna High School Athletic Policy
We expect all EHS Athletes to be a Student in Good Standing
At Etna High School, a Student in Good Standing is a student: • Without an outstanding school bills/fines and athletic uniforms • Who has served no more than one day suspension in a quarter • Without excessive tardies (more than 10 in a quarter) • With no more than one truancy (or more than three unexcused or unverified absences) [See Truancy and Procedures for Leaving...”, student handbook, page 11]
In order to attend and participate in extracurricular activities such as games, dances, and Senior Trip, a student must be in “Good Standing.” The period of ineligibility is one quarter from the point of the disqualifying infraction. A student may earn back “student in good standing status”.
Interscholastic Athletic Policy The term “athlete” in this document shall be defined as any student participating as an individual, or group member, under staff supervision of an interscholastic athletic team.
Success depends upon the attitude and behavior of those who hope to achieve it. Hard work, self-discipline, dedication, loyalty, teamwork, fair-play, sacrifice, and a belief in oneself all factors to achieving success as an athlete. Because of the public nature of the interscholastic athletic program, it can be a forceful and effective way to develop school and community pride. We trust that our athletic programs strive to instill these qualities in our student athletes.
Since each athlete represents Etna High and the Scott Valley Community, interscholastic participation is a privilege and an honor. Therefore, we expect athletes to follow the rules established by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), and the North Section California Interscholastic Federation (NSCIF), the Etna High School Athletic Board of Control, and each of their athletic teams.
There are expectations for the parents of athletes as well. If a parent feels a need to talk to a coach about a problem, the parent should let the coach choose the appropriate time and place. In addition, some issues are up for discussion while others are not. It is expected that the parent will follow the chain of command, beginning first with the coach, then to the AD, then to the Site Administration.
Appropriate concerns for parents to discuss with their child’s coach include: • Their child’s mental and physical treatment • Ways to help their child improve • Concerns about their child’s behavior Inappropriate areas of concern that parents should not discuss with their child’s coach include: • Playing time • Team strategy or play-calling • Other team members
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physical conditioning and athletic skill but also character traits essential for success in life. Recognizing his or her role as an educator, coaches are expected to: • Exemplify the highest moral character as a role model for young people, behaving ethically at all times. • Recognize the individual worth and reinforce the self‐image of each team member. • Establish a realistic team goal or vision for each season and communicate that to the athletes and parents. • Strive for excellence in coaching skills and techniques through professional improvement. • Gain an awareness of the importance of prevention, care, and treatment of athletic injuries. • Teach and abide by the rules of the game in letter and spirit. • Support and reinforce the expectations set out in the Athletic Code of Conduct. • Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. • Provide a safe, challenging, and encouraging environment for practice and competition.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS • Encourage and assist team members in setting personal goals to achieve their highest academic potential. • Strive to develop the qualities of competence, character, civility, and citizenship. • Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. • Build and maintain ethical relationships with coaches and administrators. • Promote personal fitness and good nutrition. • Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS Parents play a vital role in the development of their child’s character and decision making skills as well as the development of his or her athletic ability. A student‐athlete’s success, his or her team’s success, and ultimately the athletic program’s success, is a partnership between the student‐athlete, his or her parent(s), the coach, and the athletic administration. Recognizing parents’ important role in the success of their student‐athletes, it is expected parents will:
• Be a positive role model so that, through their actions, they can help make sure their student‐ athlete(s) has the best athletic experience possible. • Be a “team” fan, not a “my kid” fan. • Weigh what their student‐athlete(s) says in any controversy, rather than rushing to judgment. • Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, and fans. • Be respectful of all officials’ decisions. • Not instruct their student‐athlete(s) before or after a game, because it may conflict with the coach’s
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• Gain an understanding and appreciation for the rules of the sport in which their student‐ athlete(s) competes. • Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team. • Help their student‐athlete(s) learn that success is experienced in the development of skills and that an individual can feel positive about his or her skill development during the season regardless of the team’s record. • Take the time to talk with coaches in an appropriate manner, including proper time and place, if they have a concern. This includes showing respect for the coach and following the chain of command by not going first to the athletic director or principal. • Support the tobacco, alcohol, and other drug‐free expectations of the school district by refraining from the use of any such substances before and during athletic contests. • Support and reinforce the expectations set out in the Athletic Code of Conduct.
Coach or Program Complaints: It is imperative parents respect the position of the coach and direct any concerns TO THE COACH FIRST. There is a difference between a concern and a complaint. If you wish to discuss a problem or issue concerning your child, begin by contacting his/her coach. Often the problem or issue is resolved at this level. For communication to be productive, please make an appointment to speak with the coach prior to or after game day. Please respect game day as a time where coach and player focus should be 100% on the competition. If you have a valid complaint about the coach, please contact the Athletic Director and a conference will be set up with the parent, coach and Athletic Director. A valid complaint will be required to be brought to our attention within 72 hours in order to properly address it in a timely fashion. Your complaint will be dealt with immediately. However, due to confidentiality issues, you may or may not be made aware of steps taken with our coaching staff.
“Reviewable” complaints/concerns will deal with:
• Violations in the CIF “Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Coaches”. • Complaints/Concerns as they relate to: o The treatment of your child mentally and physically. o Ways to help your child improve. o Inappropriate behaviors observed in your child.
“Non-Reviewable” complaints/concerns will deal with:
• Playing time. • Team Strategy. • Play Calling. • Student athletes other than your child.
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An athlete who is found (through verifiable proof utilizing due process) to be directly involved with drug or alcohol use during the season of sport will receive the consequences below: 1. 1st OFFENSE during a school year: The athlete is suspended from game play for 25 percent of the team’s competitive contacts (games). (A tournament equals two contacts.) During this suspension period, the athlete may not travel to away games or suit up for home games. If the offense occurs near the end of a season, the punishment may extend to playoff games and into the season of the student’s next sport. At the end of the suspension time, the coach may reinstate the player if all the coach’s expectations are met. The coach has the option of not reinstating the player. During the suspension, the athlete should attend practice but may not participate in athletic contests any more (in quality or quantity) than any other uninjured player on the team. A coach may also apply a stricter policy, see “awards” 2. A SECOND OFFENSE during the school year will result in the removal of the student from the team and the loss of athletic eligibility for the remainder of the school year.
In addition to the above, if the use or possession occurs while on campus, during a school activity, or under the supervision of a SVUSD employee, penalties that all students face for Education Code 48900 and 48915 violations will ensue. In addition to these penalties, further actions by the Athletic Department may occur.
2. ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY Academic eligibility is framed through CIF rules. A. To be eligible to participate in sports, a student athlete must have compiled a 2.0 Total GPA, with no more than one F during the previous grading period—and, be on track to graduate on time. Grading periods include progress report grades, quarter grades, and semester grades. A mid-term probationary period for those falling between 1.75 and 1.99 GPA, with no more than one F, and on track to graduate, will be allowed. The student must then earn a 2.0 Total GPA or higher (with no more than one F—and be on track to graduate) during the next grading period to become eligible again. B. Incoming 9th graders who haven’t achieved a 2.0 can only practice and are not eligible to participate in scrimmages and games. They may gain eligibility during the first progress report grading period. C. A student must have taken and be taking a minimum of five, full-credit courses during the previous and current grading periods to maintain extracurricular eligibility. Eligible athletes must attend Etna High School classes regularly and be a “Student in Good Standing.” D. Coaches will encourage academic achievement. The athletic director will set up a procedure to facilitate communication between teachers and coaches regarding the academic standing of athletes. E. Eligibility will take effect on Monday following the issuing of grades. F. For transfer students, eligibility will be determined by the student’s most recent grading period at their former school. G. Ineligible players are not allowed to travel to, suit up for, or play in games. They should practice with the team.
3. ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE POLICY A. On game days, in order to participate in any athletic contest, student athletes MUST: • Attend every class until dismissed to go to the game. • Have no tardies in excess of 10 minutes to any class. Any exceptions to the above rules, require advanced clearance approval by the athletic director or principal. Legitimate reasons that permit exceptions to the above rules are: • Doctor appointments (medical, dentists, chiropractor etc.) 28
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4. MISCONDUCT, on or off campus Any conduct on the part of an athlete at any time (including weekends), which, because of its extreme nature, tends to bring discredit to the Etna High School athletic program and school in general, will be dealt with on an individual basis by the principal, athletic director and coach, with the Athletic Board of Control acting in an advisory capacity.
5. APPEARANCE OF THE ATHLETE A. Our athletes represent their teams, school, and community. This makes it important for them to appear well-groomed on game days, in our community and as they travel. B. For all games, home and away, each team’s athletes should dress as a team, in a manner prescribed by their coach 6. Social Media It is expected that students, parents, and coaches use appropriate and ethical etiquette when utilizing social media. Conduct that is unethical, immoral, or otherwise inappropriate for school will be considered as such on social media. Any issue that would fall under this athletic policy to review with a coach or administrator will not be discussed on social media.
7. TRAVEL A. Athletes must travel to and from all away events in vehicles provided by or approved by Etna High School. Exceptions to this policy will be made by the principal only after receiving a written, parent/legal guardian request and a telephone call at least one day prior to the event. A school form, “Permission To Ride With Another Adult,” is available. It must be completed properly. B. For return trips, at the site of the event, parent/ legal guardians may “sign their own children off the bus, assuming all responsibility for their child’s transportation home. Athletes not signed off the bus at the game, or without a “Permission to Ride With Another Adult” form, must return to Scott Valley in the vehicle in which they arrived. During bus trips to athletic events, male and female students may not sit together. C. On game days, or any other time a team will be traveling in district-sponsored vehicles, athletes may drive their own vehicles from EHS to a parking site, appointed by their coach. From this place they will board their school vehicle departing Scott Valley. This is also where they will be dropped off as the school vehicle returns to Scott Valley. These student drivers may not transport other students from EHS to this parking site or to any other location. Exceptions to this policy will be made by the principal only after receiving a written, parent/legal guardian request and a telephone call at least one day prior to the event. A school form, “Permission To Ride With a Student,” is available. It must be completed properly.
8. EQUIPMENT Athletes are responsible for returning all uniforms and gear issued by the school. Students who do not return all equipment will be ineligible to participate in any interscholastic contest until the equipment is returned and/or paid for. During this time of ineligibility, the athlete must attend all practices and contests to remain a team member.
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9. AWARDS A. After their first varsity season, varsity team members (VB, FB, CC, S, BKB, WR, SB, BB,TR,TEN) will receive a Varsity Block “E” and an emblem representing that sport, provided they complete the season meeting the expectations of their head coach. A. After all subsequent varsity seasons, athletes who letter will receive only a sport emblem for each sport in which they qualify. B. Every JV athlete on an interscholastic team (VB, FB, BB, WR,TR, SB, BB) will receive a participation award. (An athlete suspended for an athletic training violation will not letter, that season, in the sport during which the violation occurred. C. Athletes are expected to attend the team award activity concluding each of their athletic seasons unless permission to be excused is granted by the coach BEFORE the awards activity. D. The Athletic Department is responsible for perpetual trophies: Varsity M.V.P. , League Championships, the annual, Outstanding Senior Athlete (Male & Female), and the Don & Emily Duncan and Suzanne Wilkins Trophies.
10. SPORTS TRYOUT POLICY A. Athletes trying out for a team must have passed a sports physical administered by a qualified healthcare provider, show proof of medical insurance, and submit a signed Concussion Awareness form prior to participation. Students who have not submitted these completed forms may not participate in any sport, in any way. B. A student athlete may petition to compete in dual sports during a single season. To do so, a student will need to meet all of the following criteria: 1. Submit a request to the athletic director before the seasons start. 2. Have and maintain a 3.0 Grade Point Average (unweighted). 3. Gain permission from parents, the academic counselor, both head coaches, and the athletic director. 4. Designate a priority sport, of the two, in case grades or other conflicts make it necessary to drop one. (If one is a team sport, it will always be the priority.) C. When players are cut from a team, they may try out for another sport with that coach’s consent. D. Prospective athletes must tryout within the coach’s established tryout period. EXCEPTION: Students on a team still in season (playoffs) will need to let the next sport coach know their intention to play in writing order to tryout when playoffs are complete.
11. QUITTING A SPORT A firm commitment to a team and coach is important. Participants who quit a sport after the final cut are not allowed to tryout for any other sport during that sports season or practice for another sport until the original sport season ends and will miss 20% of games of a sport during the subsequent season. Any special circumstances will be referred to the Athletic Board of Control for a decision.
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13. MINIMUM NUMBERS Minimum numbers will be determined by the Athletic Director in collaboration with the Principal.
14. THE ATHLETIC BOARD OF CONTROL This board consists of all high school interscholastic varsity head coaches, the athletic director, and the principal. Their duties include: A. Make recommendations regarding athletics and athletic policy to the superintendent and board of trustees. B. Hear appeals and make recommendations regarding athletic code violations. (Appeals can only be heard if reported to the principal or athletic director in writing and signed by an adult.) A majority vote C. of the members present determines the outcome of the appeal. Two thirds of the Athletic Board of Control must be present to constitute a quorum and one of those present must be an athletic director or the principal D. Select individual coaches for a committee to interview athletic director candidates.
Transportation The Scott Valley Unified School District provides “home- to-school” bus service in accordance with the district transportation policy. The privilege of riding these buses is granted to all eligible students as long as they follow the rules and regulations found in the Guide to Student Responsibilities while Riding the Buses (BP 5131.1).
Activity Buses School buses and/or vans are provided to transport EHS students to and from many school-sponsored activities such as field trips, concerts and athletic events. Students riding to and from these events are subject to the same rules and regulations as home-to-school riders. Permission slips are required on all school-sponsored trips with the exception of athletics.
Transportation by Private Automobile The Superintendent or designee may authorize the transportation of students by private automobile for approved field trips and activities when the vehicle is driven by a responsible adult (non-high school student) with a completed School Driver Certification Form, copy of the Driver’s License and Proof of Insurance, and an H-6 form on file with the transportation office. This form must be resubmitted each school year.
Athletic Events Students participating in athletic contests are subject to all district transportation policies and specifically those policies relating to transportation to and from athletic events.
Special Circumstances Transportation Any Etna High School student participating in a school- sponsored activity will utilize the transportation provided by the district (bus, van, private automobile, etc.) to and from the concerned activity except in cases where prior approval is given by the principal for the student to be transported to and from the activity by his or her parent, or legal guardian.
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Requests by parents for their child to ride home with another parent must be turned in on the request form the day prior to the event. No phone call requests will be accepted. We must have a signed document. In addition, a confirming telephone call must be made to the secretary by the parent or legal guardian before the event. This form is also available on our website.
If a student rides home with someone other than his or her parent or legal guardian without the properly signed release, that student may be suspended from district transportation privileges and from participation in extra-curricular activities for a period not to exceed one school year.
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Regulations Governing Pupils Riding School Buses
Dear Parent or Guardian: The Scott Valley Unified School District Governing Board has adopted rules and regulations to assist students understanding their responsibilities while riding buses of the school district. These rules will assure safe and proper travel to and from school and are to be observed while riding the bus and waiting at school bus stops. The following list of student actions, constitute violations of the established rules and regulations. 1. Abusive body contact, (slapping, hitting, poking, shoving, pulling hair, etc.) in or when loading or unloading the bus. 2. Fighting on the bus or at the bus stop. 3. Weapons (pocket knife, gun, arrows, decorative swords, etc.) are not allowed. 4. Using other than the student’s regularly designated bus stop (this will be permissible only if parent note or authorization from the office, is presented to the driver and the bus is not overloaded). 5. Using profane language or obscene gesture. 6. Unauthorized exits (from emergency doors and windows). 7. Putting any part of body windows at any time. 8. Not wearing seat belt if the bus is so equipped. 9. Any movement OUT of seats while bus is in motion. 10. Riding bus after receiving no ride penalty. 11. Legs, feet and objects obstructing aisle or facing to the rear in seats while bus is in motion. 12. Creating excessive noise. 13. Any improper bus stop procedures (not lining up, rock throwing, playing in streets, any property damage at the bus stop, etc.). 14. Unauthorized opening, closing or tampering of any kind with bus doors, windows or emergency exits. 15. Any type of damage or defacing bus. 16. Lighting of matches, cigarettes, smoking on the bus. 17. Throwing any objects in, out of, or at the bus. 18. Littering of any kind. 19. Transporting live animals, reptiles, or insects on bus, or in keeping with Article 14277 of the Official State Regulations and laws relating to pupil transporting in California i.e.: Any article that, in the opinion of the bus driver, could be considered hazardous. 20. Carrying any non-prescribed medications illegal (marijuana, etc.) 21. Eating or drinking on the bus. 22. Disrespect to the bus driver. 23. Give improper identification when requested by the driver. 24. Tampering with bus controls. 25. Failure to obey driver. 26. Failure to remain quite at all railroad crossings. 27. Endangering life or limb or other people 28. Other unauthorized or unsafe actions.
California Administrative Code Title 5; Section 14263 (Authority Of Bus Driver) (a) Pupils transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of, and responsible directly to, the driver of the bus, and the driver shall be held responsible for the orderly conduct of the pupils while they are on the bus or being escorted across a street, highway or road. Continued disorderly conduct or persistent refusal to submit to the authority of the driver, shall be sufficient reason for a pupil to be denied transportation. A bus driver shall not require any pupil to leave the bus en route between home and school or other destinations. (b) Board of Trustees shall adopt rules and regulations to enforce this section. The regulations shall include, but not be limited to, specific administrative procedures relating to suspension of riding privileges and shall be made available to parent, pupils, teachers, and other interested parties.
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PARENT SCHOOL BUS AGREEMENT
Terms and Conditions The following terms and conditions form part of this Student Agreement.
1. The parent/Guardian acknowledges and agrees that the student must comply with the School Bus Rules and Regulations while being transported to and from school. 2. The Parent /Guardian/Student has read and agrees to abide by the School Bus Policy in the Student Handbook. 3. All students must read and sign the School Bus Agreement prior to receiving bus transportation. 4. The Parent/Guardian is responsible for the safety of their student traveling to, from and at the bus stop. 5. The Parent/Guardian understands that no changes shall be made regarding specific pick-up/drop-off locations and times without prior written request. 6. The Parent/Guardian agrees that bus transportation will not be guaranteed if the completed contract is not returned on or by August 20, 2020. The Parent/Guardian agrees that routes will be determined after all bus information has been received from all families. The SVUSD does not provide front door pickup. 7. The Parent/Guardian agrees that school transportation is a privilege not a right.
Student Name Entering Grade Entering School
Basic Bus Rules
1. Be courteous, respectful and follow the driver directions. 2. Fasten seatbelts and remain seated at all times. Keep hands and head inside the bus. 3. No eating, drinking or chewing gum. 4. No hazardous and oversized objects (Examples: skateboards, sticks, weapons, lighters, knives, aerosols, etc.) 5. No unauthorized exits/entrances of the bus (Emergency doors or windows) 6. Respect Personal Space of others. Keep hands and feet to yourself. 7. Keep Aisles and exits clear. 8. Keep noise level down, headphones are required if the student wishes to listen to music. Profane language and or/ gestures are prohibited. 9. No vandalism, Parents/Guardians will be liable for any and all willful vandalism and/or destruction to the school bus. 10. Do not throw any objects. 11. No pets of any type allowed. 12. The student will be ready at the bus stop 5 minutes prior to the bus arriving. 13. Dispose of any garbage in the proper receptacle when exciting the bus.
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LION PRIDE!
Student and Parent Acknowledgment Form 2020-2021 Signature Page
We have read and understand the Etna High School Student-Parent Handbook and agree to comply with all school policies and procedures contained within.
One per family. Each student needs to sign next to their printed name and grade. Parents please sign & date.
______Student Name (please print) Grade Student Signature Date
______Student Name (please print) Grade Student Signature Date
______Student Name (please print) Grade Student Signature Date
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TO: SVUSD Board of Trustees
FROM: Tana Piersall
PRESENTATION DATE: 3/11/2020
TOPIC: 2020/2021 School Handbook
AGENDA STATEMENT
The Board will review and provide input on the proposed 2020/2021 Handbook. Edits are highlighted
HISTORY
ANALYSIS
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that the Board approve this handbook.
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SVJH Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgement of Receipt
Dear SVJH Parents/Guardians:
Please complete, sign, and return this sheet to Scott Valley Junior High School in acknowledgment that you have received the 2020-2021 Scott Valley Junior High School Parent/Student Handbook.
Your signature DOES NOT indicate consent for your child to participate in any particular program offered at the school. It simply acknowledges your receipt of the Parent/Student Handbook.
Parent/Guardian of: ______(Name of Student)
School: Scott Valley Junior High School Grade: ______
I have received the 2020-2021 SVJH Student/Parent Handbook.
Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______
Please return completed form to SVJH office. Thank you!
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Scott Valley Junior High School Student-Parent Handbook 2020-2021
237 Butte Street P.O. Box 607 Fort Jones, CA 96032
Telephone: (530) 468-5565 Fax: (530) 468-5658 Webpage: http://www.svusd.us
Principal: Mrs. Tana Piersall
“Promoting the Success of Every Student”
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Welcome to Scott Valley Junior High School!
Welcome to Scott Valley Junior High School. It should be an exciting year for all of us as we meet new people, explore opportunities, and set new goals. This handbook is presented to acquaint you with our traditions, with our priorities for the new school year, and especially with our school policies and expectations. Please read this carefully as it will answer many of the questions you will have about our school. If questions do arise, please feel free to call, email or visit our school at any time!
Home of the
School Colors: Black and Silver
Grades: 6, 7 & 8
Important Phone Numbers and Times
SVJH Main Office: 468-5565 Main Office Fax: 468-5658
Bus Transportation: 467-3297 Homework: www.svusd.us
The Scott Valley Junior High Main Office is open from 7:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Instructional Time: Regular Day 8:10 a.m. – 2:59 p.m. (Buses depart @ 3:02 p.m.) Collaboration Day 8:10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (Buses depart @ 1:03 p.m.)
Activity bus leaves SVJH on Regular Days @ 4:30 p.m. and Collaboration Days @ 2:30 p.m. with stops in Greenview and Etna. The SAFE bus leaves SVJH @ 6 p.m. M-F.
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INTERNET ACCESS
In order for students to access the Internet at Scott Valley Junior High and/or other SVUSD school sites, they must have a parent-signed/student-signed Student Acceptable Use Agreement on file. The form is available in the registration packet. It is also available in the SVJH office and on the school website. If a student violates the Internet Access agreement, Internet privileges may be revoked.
School Vision and Mission:
The Vision of the Scott Valley Junior High School community is to:
“Promote the success of every student.”
The Mission of the Scott Valley Junior High School community is to provide a safe, healthy, and supportive environment that equips our students with the knowledge, attitude, character, and skills needed to become:
Healthy and Self-Reliant Individuals Caring and Responsible Family Members Tolerant and Trustworthy Neighbors Contributing Community Members Rational and Responsible Citizens Dependable and Quality Workers Life-long Learners who Persistently Pursue Worthy Dreams and Goals Literate and Fluent Communicators Numerically Competent Problem Solvers Prudent and Financially Independent Consumers
Student in Good Standing
In order for SVJH students to be eligible to participate in certain extracurricular activities such as dances, field trips, and athletic contests, they must be a Student in Good Standing:
Without an outstanding fine/ bill/ athletic uniform Without excessive tardies (more than 5 in a quarter) Without excessive missing assignments Without an ‘F’ in any class Not serving more than 1 suspension in a quarter* Not receiving more than 2 referrals in a quarter* *The period of ineligibility is 45 days from the disqualifying infraction
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BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Behavior is usually the result of decisions or reactions people make based on what they value. At Scott Valley Junior High School, we expect students to be safe, respectful, responsible, and motivated. We also expect this from our staff members, our parents and the community. Working together, SVJH’s learning community can deliver effective educational opportunities for all. This means that we need to honor each other, our differences, our unique qualities, and our sense of purpose. We are here to learn.
If we are to provide the most flexible, responsive, personal system of education available, then we need to all work together with that purpose in mind. As teachers and staff members, we want students to incorporate the highest values of behavior and so we consistently model those values. As we interact with students, we want them to learn and act on those values consistently. We seek to either remind students about the expected values or teach those values when disciplining a student. If a student does receive a formal referral, please know the staff has given reminders, had private conversations with students, and modeled expected behaviors before arriving at the referral.
We put a high priority on constructive and appropriate behavior, and will use every means necessary to ensure students make good choices. The teaching of values through positive reinforcements, restorative practices, appropriate consequences and other means may vary depending on the circumstances, the staff member, and the student learning the lesson. We appreciate your support.
I look forward to working with students, parents/ guardians, staff and community members to help each student grow!
Tana Piersall, Principal
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SVJH Discipline Matrix 2020-2021 Guidelines for Student Behavior DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
Students who become involved in areas of problem behavior will be subject to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon the behavior problem of the student, one or more of the following actions may be taken by school officials. The action taken will be according to Board Policies and State Law.
INFORMAL TALK - A school official (teacher, administrator or counselor) will talk with the student to discuss student behavior. The discussion will be recorded in the student discipline record. Multiple informal talks will result in a formal parent conference.
DETENTION - Will be served at lunchtime in a designated room. Students must bring work with them (any student sent to the office for disciplinary reasons will receive an automatic detention unless otherwise noted in AERIES by the teacher).
CONFERENCE - A formal conference is held between the student/parent and one or more school officials. During this conference, the student must agree to correct his/her behavior. A conference may result in an academic/behavior contract and/or involuntary alternate placement. All actions will be recorded in the student discipline record.
SARB - School Attendance Review Board.
REMOVAL FROM CLASSES - When a student is removed from one or more classes for disciplinary reasons, he/she remains in the office during these class periods. Consequences for removal from class: 1) one or more detentions 2) may include privileges suspended 3) may include removal from class for grading period (results in F for semester) 4) may include alternate placement. All actions will be recorded in the student discipline record.
IN-SCHOOL RETENTION - A student may be assigned to an in-school suspension program at the discretion of a school official for offenses for which suspension is permitted.
SUSPENSION - The student is informed that he/she is subject to suspension (5 days or less). The student is also informed regarding the due process procedure. The student's parent/guardian is notified that the student is subject to suspension. Notification to the parent/guardian must include clear instructions regarding the due process. Recorded in the student discipline record.
TRANSFER TO CONTINUATION / COMMUNITY DAY/ INDEPENDENT STUDENT PROGRAM (I.S.P.) - A proposed involuntary transfer notice may be sent to the parent/guardian to initiate the transfer for the student to receive special behavioral and educational services. Parents/students have an opportunity to appeal per Board Policy.
EXPULSION - The student is informed that he/she is subject to expulsion. The student is also informed regarding their due process. The student’s parent/guardian is notified by certified letter that the student is subject to expulsion. Notification to the parent/guardian must include clear instructions regarding the due process. The school administration will recommend to the Board of Education that the student be expelled. Board will take action. Recorded in the student discipline record.
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM - Students that are suspended or have their expulsion stayed may be allowed to maintain their attendance at School while entering a mutually agreed upon Community Service program. If the student violates the written contract, he/she is automatically suspended/expelled.
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Behavior Actions to be taken (actions are recorded in the student discipline record)
1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
Parent must pick up property Misuse of any Loss of property for the Electronic Devices Loss of property for the day Student will not be allowed to (such as computer, cell day Parent must pick up phone, MP3 player, property bring device to school for iPod, and camera) remainder of the year
Parent conference Dress Code Violation Parent notified Warning 1 day in-school suspension Policy posted in Change of clothes Detention classrooms Behavior contract
Defiance of Authority Detention- Any student 3 day Behavior Intervention Willfully refusing to do sent to the office for 1 day Behavior Intervention Activity what someone in disciplinary reason will Activity (valid) authority: Parent conference receive an automatic supervisors, teachers, Parent conference Behavior contract, possible detention unless or administrator, tells involuntary transfer Notify parent you to do..
Disruption of Detention- Any student Classroom Routine sent to the office for 1 day Behavior Intervention 3-5 day suspension Willfully acting in a disciplinary reasons will Activity Parent conference manner that disrupts receive an automatic Parent conference Behavior contract, possible the learning detention involuntary transfer environment of others, Notify parent
Pupil warning 1 day Behavior Intervention notify parent Activity 3-5 day suspension Defiance of Safety Detention Rules Removal from class Possible involuntary transfer Possible removal from Behavior Contract class
Parent conference Notify parent Inappropriate Display Student warning 1-3 day in-school suspension of Affection detention Behavior contract
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1st Offense 2nd Offense 3rd Offense
3rd Offense: Parent notification 1-3 day suspension Forgery, Lying, Detention Parent Notification 4th Offense: Misrepresentation, 1 day Behavior 1 day in-school suspension 3-5 day suspension Cheating, Intervention activity parent conference Academic/behavior Contract, Plagiarism** “0” assigned to the possible involuntary transfer project
Misconduct on a bicycle, skateboard, Warning Lose privilege of storing item for scooter, or other Lose privilege of storing Notify parent remainder of school year means of item for 10 days transportation, on or Notify law enforcement about campus
Tardies 1-4: Individual Teacher policy Tardiness: Tardies are looked at school wide, across all classes, each quarter. 10th Tardy In-school or out of school 7th Tardy *Note: If the student suspension misses detention, th Detention 5 Tardy Parent meeting with counselor student will be placed Parent called Detention Academic/behavior Contract, on the No-Go list until Student conference with Policy mailed home possible involuntary transfer they make up the counselor to parents detention. No Policy given to participation in any student extracurricular activities (including practice).
Detention issued for The next truant after the class cut. Subsequent truancies will result previous offense will result After the 3rd truancy, in the 3rd SARB letter being sent in the 2nd SARB notice student will be entered to parents requesting their being sent to parents, as Truancy into the SARB process presence at a SARB hearing well as communication and parents will be sent with the county SARB board with the truancy officer. the 1st SARB notice. and truancy officer. Parent Conference
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3-5 day out of school suspension Tobacco Notify parent Notify parent Parent conference Use/Possession** 1 day Behavior 2 days in-school Including e-cigarettes, Intervention activity suspension Notification of law enforcement vaping, etc. Tobacco education Tobacco Education Expulsion recommendation or program Program involuntary transfer
5 day suspension Notify Parent 2-5 day Suspension Profanity/Obscenity** Detention or Behavior Behavior Contract Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer Intervention Activity Parent conference
Profanity Directed at 5 day suspension Another Person (Staff 1-3 day suspension Parent conference member or student)** Behavior Intervention 3-5 day suspension Notify law enforcement (Including activity Parent conference Expulsion recommendation or Electronic/Social Parent conference Media) involuntary transfer
Detention or 1-3 day in- 3-5 day suspension school suspension *Theft** Notification of law 5 day suspension Possible notification of School property or enforcement law enforcement Expulsion recommendation personal property on Parent conference Parent conference Notification of law enforcement. school grounds Possible Expulsion Possible Expulsion recommendation recommendation
5 day suspension Under the Influence Notification of law Notification of law enforcement. of Alcohol/Controlled enforcement Expulsion Recommendation Substance** Parent conference Counseling if available
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Confiscate property *Possession of knife Parent notification and retrieval of (Threatening someone Confiscate property Confiscate property object with or brandishing a Parent notification and Parent notification and knife automatically retrieval of object retrieval of object 3-5 day suspension rd Notify law enforcement goes to 3 offense Warning 1-3 day suspension consequences.) Expulsion recommendation
Possession of Other Dangerous Confiscate property Objects**(+) Parent notification and 3-5 day suspension 3-5 day suspension (Threatening someone retrieval of object Notify law enforcement Parent conference with or brandishing a Notification of law Parent conference and Notify law enforcement dangerous object enforcement retrieval of object. Expulsion recommendation automatically goes to Detention or 1-3 day 3rd offense Suspension consequences.)
Hate Crimes, Gang Affiliation/Tagging:** Behaviors or statements that degrade on the Parent notification basis of race, ethnicity, Parent notification 5 day suspension Parent notification culture, heritage, Contact law enforcement Detention or 1 -3 day Contact law enforcement gender, sexual suspension 3-5 day suspension orientation, physical Expulsion recommendation or Behavior Contract attributes, religious involuntary transfer beliefs or practices. (Includes Electronic/ Social Media)
Harassment: Hazing, Sexual, Bullying, Cyber-Bullying, and/ or Threatening** Parent conference 5 day suspension Actions reported, Written Assignment Parent conference Expulsion recommendation or impacting the 1-3 days Behavior 3-5 day suspension educational process of Intervention Behavior Contract involuntary transfer a student, inclusive of Electronic/ Social Media (E.C. 48900a).
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Fighting** Any physical confrontation involving 1-5 day suspension 5 day suspension students. Inclusive of Counseling 3-5 day suspension Expulsion recommendation or Students recording, Notification of counseling involuntary transfer antagonizing or other parents/guardian means of supporting the incident in any way
*Assault/Battery** 1-5 day suspension Physical attack of one 5 day suspension Notification of law enforcement Parent notification person, or of a group of Notification of law Notification of law Notify parent persons, upon another enforcement enforcement Expulsion recommendation or person. Verbal assault Parent conference involuntary transfer is the threat of physical Possible Expulsion counseling attack. recommendation
Destroy and/or Deface Property** School property or 5 day suspension personal property on Parent conference 5 day suspension Parent conference school grounds. School 1-3 day suspension Parent conference Repair and restitution property means Repair and restitution Notification of law Notification of law enforcement anything belonging to Possible law enforcement the school; such as Expulsion recommendation or enforcement Repair and restitution desks, books, tables, involuntary transfer walls, or floors (E.C. 48900f).**
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 48900 (e) (j)** 5 day suspension Possessed or Parent conference 5 day suspension Parent conference unlawfully offered, 3 day suspension arranged or negotiated Parent conference Notification of law enforcement Notification of law to sell any drug Notification of law Expulsion recommendation or enforcement paraphernalia, as enforcement involuntary transfer defined in Section 11014.5 of the Health and Safety Code.
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*Sales/Possession/Use of Controlled Substances, Alcohol or Look-A- Likes** Transferring Notification of law enforcement controlled substances to Notify parent another, holding in/on Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer person/personal belongings/clothing, being caught in the act of consuming controlled substance.
*Arson, bomb Threat, Notification of law enforcement False Fire Alarm, Notify Parent Possession and/or Expulsion recommendation or involuntary transfer Furnishing Firearm** *Expulsion may occur on first offense. **Offenses are cumulative throughout school career.
DANGEROUS OBJECTS (+) - Such as but not limited to knife with blade longer than 2.5 inches, any locking blade knife, switchblade knife, razor with unguarded blade, dirk, dagger, taser, stun gun, nun chuck, any explosive device or materials, tear gas, pepper gas, drug paraphernalia, imitation firearm, laser pointer any other objects deemed to be a danger to the safety of the students or staff of the school.
YOUR RIGHTS - DUE PROCESS Suspensions and Expulsions - The school principal or designee has the right to suspend a student for a period up to five days. In cases of this type, an informal hearing between the principal, student and other appropriate persons will be conducted, if possible. After the hearing is completed, the principal/designee will decide if a suspension is necessary. Parents will be notified. A written notice will be sent home. The school principal has the right to recommend to the district superintendent that a student should be expelled. In cases of this type, a hearing will be conducted at the school district central office before the Board hearing. When the school principal recommends to the district superintendent that a student should be expelled, the hearing will be conducted before the Board of Education. If a student has violated a school rule or is subject to a suspension or transfer to continuation/home school/I.S.P./community day or expulsion, the student and his/her parents, guardians will be formally notified. Part of the notification process will include instructions regarding the due process procedure. APPEAL - The student or the student's parent(s)/guardian have the right to appeal the suspension or expulsion. An appeal for a formal hearing at the District, must be made within 10 business days after notice has been received regarding a potential suspension or transfer or expulsion. CLASSROOM SUSPENSION - A teacher may suspend any pupil their class room for any act or the acts enumerated in E.C. 48900 for the period, it will be issued for the day following the incident and an in school retention. The teacher shall ask for a parent conference as soon as possible (E.C. 48910). The Administration reserves the right to apply a more severe penalty depending upon the facts of the case for any offense outlined in the Consequences of Inappropriate Behavior Section of the Discipline Code. Suspension and/or expulsion of a student will be governed by California Education Code 48900 inclusive.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tammi Bennett Gary Black Marnia Brownell Conrad Croy Jennifer Thackeray
Scott Valley Unified School District District Superintendent @svusd.us
SVJH ADMINISTRATION Tana Piersall Principal [email protected] Hannah Shickle Athletic Director [email protected]
TEACHING STAFF Scott Forrester Physical Education [email protected] Amy Hurlimann 7th/8th English [email protected] Tammy Luiz Resource Specialist, Reading Intervention [email protected] Jed Merrihew 6th English/ Social Studies [email protected] Amber O’Reilly 7th/8th Science [email protected] Susan Rickey 6th Math/ Science [email protected] Hannah Shickle 7th/8th Social Science [email protected] Danielle Yokel 7th/8th Math [email protected]
SCHOOL STAFF Garrett Benson Instructional Aide [email protected] Christi Boudro Librarian/Media Technician [email protected] Ashlyn Farrington Instructional Aide [email protected] Anne Hilton School Counselor [email protected] Susan Houg Title VI Tutor [email protected] Michele Johnson Secretary/Bookkeeper [email protected] Aubrie Palmer Sub-SAFE Coordinator [email protected] Lindsey Rompon Afternoon Tutor [email protected] Peggy Weatherton Custodian/ Maintenance [email protected] Rick Wilkins Custodian/Lead Maintenance [email protected]
SUPPORT STAFF Craig Balletta County School Psychologist/ Behaviorist [email protected] Diana Barden County School Nurse [email protected] Annie Kramer County School Psychologist [email protected] Debbie Pindell County Speech and Language Therapist [email protected] Melissa Seithel County School Psychologist/ Behaviorist [email protected]
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Table of Contents 1.0 WELCOME 6.1 Locks 1.1 Visitor’s Sign-In 6.2 Physical Education 2.0 ACADEMICS 6.3 Yearbooks 2.1 CJSF 6.4 Outstanding Debts 2.2 8th Graduation/Dance/Party 7.0 HEALTH AND SUPPORT SERVICES 2.3 8th Grade Trip 7.1 First Aid and CPR 2.4 Homework 7.2 Home/Hospital Instruction 2.5 Homework Online/ Calendar 7.3 Inhalers/ Medications/ Prescription Drugs 2.6 Honor Roll 7.4 Injuries, Medical Insurance, and 2.7 Progress Reports & Report Cards Transporting Injured Students 2.8 Promotion/Retention 7.5 Immunization Requirements 2.9 Summer School 7.6 Limitations of Activities 2.10 Textbooks 7.7 Student Support Groups 2.11 CAASPP Testing 7.8 The School Nurse 3.0 ATHLETICS 8.0 PARENT INVOLVEMENT 3.1 Athletic Accident Insurance & Sports 8.1 Back-to-School Night Physical 8.2 Panther Power 3.2 Athletic Attendance 8.3 Parent Teacher Conferences 3.3 Athletic/Extracurricular Eligibility 8.4 School Site Council 3.4 Athletic/Sports Programs 9.0 SCHOOL CANCELLATION 3.5 Athletic Transportation 9.1 Notification 3.6 Sportsmanship 9.2 Power Outage Contingency Plan 4.0 ATTENDANCE 9.3 Snow Day Procedures 4.1 Absences 10.0 SCHOOL DISCIPLINE PLAN 4.2 Homework When Absent 10.1 Standards of Student Conduct 4.3 Planned Absences of 5 or More 10.2 Lunch Time Restriction Consecutive Days 10.3 Cheating 4.4 Planned Absences of Less Than 4 Days 10.4 Disrespect of Authority 4.5 School Bell Schedule 10.5 Fighting 4.6 Tardies 10.6 Grounds for Suspension and/or 4.7 Chronic Absence/ Truancy/SARB Expulsion 5.0 CAMPUS ROUTINE 10.7 Harassment/Bullying/Intimidation 5.1 Bicycles, Rollerblades, Roller Skates, 10.8 Hate Violence/Discrimination Skateboards, Scooters 10.9 Mandatory Recommendation and 5.2 Field Trips Mandatory Expulsion 5.3 Dances 10.10 Mandatory Suspension and 5.4 Dress Code Recommendation for Expulsion 5.5 Gum/Sunflower Seeds/Spitting 10.11 Other Suspendable Offenses 5.6 Hats 10.12 Possession and/or Use of Tobacco 5.7 High Energy Drinks 10.13 Profane, Vulgar, or Obscene Language 5.8 Library Use 10.14 Public Display of Affection 5.9 Lockers & Locker Room Use 10.15 Required Parental Attendance 5.10 Lunch Time 10.16 Sexual Harassment 5.11 Sidewalks/Landscaping 11.0 TRANSPORTATION 5.12 Breakfast 11.1 Bus Service 5.13 Snowballs/Water Balloons, Squirt 11.2 School Bus Rules Guns, Paint Ball Guns 11.3 Bus Violations and Consequences 5.14 Student Council 11.4 Video Camera Surveillance 5.15 Student Visitors 12.0 FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS 5.16 Telephone Use & Phone Messages AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA) 5.17 Toys/Games/Laser Pointers 13.0 Uniform Complaint Procedures/ 6.0 EXPENSES Parent Involvement Policies 13
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1.0 WELCOME Welcome to another school year at SCOTT VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH 2.2 Graduation and 8th Grade Dance/Party SCHOOL-HOME OF THE PANTHERS!!!! In order to participate in the 8th grade graduation ceremony, students must meet academic promotion requirements (see 2.8). In order to Scott Valley Junior High produces: attend the graduation dance/ party, students must meet academic Growth in social skills promotion requirements as well as behavior requirements: Independent thinkers no more than 1 referral during the 4th quarter Strong academic success for high school no more than seven total referrals during the school year Student leaders no more than one suspension during the school year. Winners in athletics Artists, writers and performers Students who meet academic requirements but do not meet the behavior requirements will still be promoted to 9th grade and will be It is a great place for students to be themselves and take advantage of allowed to graduate, but not allowed to attend the 8th grade dance/ opportunities to grow. party.
This student guide is designed to provide answers to questions most 2.3 8th Grade Trip often asked by parents and students. Included is information on: In order to participate in the 8th grade trip students must have: school regulations at least 90% attendance during the school year (i.e. on the 130th school programs day of school, cannot have more than 13 absences, whole day or procedures class periods, excused or unexcused) rights and responsibilities of parents and students been enrolled in SVJH regular education program for 2 of the 4 We hope this guide will answer many of your questions; if not please quarters, 4th quarter is mandatory feel free to call the office at 468-5565 for any additional information. no more than 1 referral during the 4th quarter, or 7 total referrals no more than 1 suspension for the entire year Every member of the staff is here to help you have a successful and must be on track academically to graduate enjoyable school year. Each student is urged to seek the aid of the principal or teachers if the need arises. Students who meet promotion requirements (see 2.8), attendance requirements and the behavior requirements (see above) are invited to Some items discussed in this handbook are based on sections of the participate in the 8th grade trip. California State Education Code. Ed. Code references (EC) are noted at the end of many sections. References are also made to Scott Valley 2.4 Homework Unified School District Board Policies (BP) and Administrative The State Board of Education and the California Department of Regulations (AR). Board Policies and Administrative Regulations are Education hold the common belief that homework is an essential available at the District Office. This Student-Parent Handbook and ingredient in improving student learning. Students can expect to have the accompanying Parents’ Rights Booklet serve as notification of homework in all classes several days per week. Some classes have parents' rights as specified in the California Education Code. homework every night. “Class time shall be conserved for learning activities which benefit most from teacher interaction; homework shall 1.1 Visitor’s Sign-In be used for work which the student is most able to do independently.” Scott Valley Junior High School is a closed campus. People coming on (BP 6152(a)) Class time will be used to introduce, clarify, and wrap-up campus need approval. ALL visitors must sign in at the office. concepts, ideas, and information. In class, students do assignments that cannot be accomplished as easily anywhere else. Homework will Parent/guardians are welcome to visit their child’s classroom at any usually consist of assignments that can be done independently, at home time. Please make prior arrangements and sign in at the office. The -- reading, writing, research, and work begun in class that day, and so office staff will notify the teacher. on. Students are expected to complete all homework assignments and turn them in at the beginning of the class in which they're due. 2.0 ACADEMICS Students missing an assignment will be given an opportunity to make up a PORTION of the homework points based on the teacher’s late work The biggest indicator of student success is regular attendance in policy. Students who have missing assignments may be asked to school. It's a fact that students, who attend school regularly, learn complete the work in lunch restriction, during an enrichment period or more and are more successful than students who do not. Parents who in the after-school program. make regular school attendance a priority are also helping their children learn to accept responsibility. A “missing assignment” notification may be sent home for students who fail to complete work consistently. Hopefully, with parent involvement 2.1 California Junior Scholarship Federation students will understand the importance of turning in homework and Students may receive recognition with the Scott Valley Junior High classroom assignments on time. Students who continually fail to Chapter of the California Junior Scholarship Federation. This complete assignments may be assigned to serve a Friday after-school recognition is applied for at the end of each semester. Students must detention from 1:00-2:30 receive at least 3 A’s and 1 B in Core subjects (Science, Math, Social Studies and English). Students who qualify for membership in at least This intervention program is designed to help students become aware of three of the four semesters during their 7th and 8th grade years will the importance of doing their homework and completing assignments. receive special recognition at the 8th grade graduation ceremony. In addition, it will assist parents in their efforts to know when their
103 103 child has not accomplished important work. Teachers will be able to be counseled, and may be referred to the SST Process. They will be move on with their curriculum without trying to constantly play catch up offered programs of direct, supplemental, systematic, and intensive with a group of students who habitually choose not to do their intervention to allow them to achieve proficiency. This intervention may homework. include tutorial programs, after-school programs, Small Learning Environment (SLE) classes, parental assistance, and/or referral to 2.5 Homework Online/ Calendar DART to consider alternative program placement. The decision to retain The Homework link on the school website is a live document shared by a student may be appealed consistent with Board policy, administrative each teacher. Assignments will be viewable on a weekly calendar passed regulation, and law. (AR 5123(e)) out to students or accessed online at the beginning of each week by individual teachers. Each week’s homework assignments may be reviewed 2.9 Summer School by checking the website at: http://www.svusd.us. Summer school may be offered as an independent study program (Scott Valley Options) dependent upon funding as determined by Scott Valley 2.6 Honor Roll Junior High School and/ or Scott Valley Unified School District. Students with a grade point average of 3.0 or better in Core classes (Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education & English), and with 2.10 Textbooks no D's or F's (fails) make the honor roll. Students who have a 4.0 GPA Textbooks are assigned to students at the beginning of the year. When (straight A's) earn special recognition. Awards are given for both of appropriate, these books are to be used by that student for the entire these achievements at quarterly school awards assemblies. school year. They are to be returned at the end of the year without unusual wear to the book. Students who do not return the textbook 2.7 Grades, Progress Reports and Report Cards assigned to them will be charged the replacement cost. Students who School-wide progress reports and report cards are mailed to students' return damaged books will be charged an appropriate fee. (EC 48904) homes. Progress reports with grades, deficiency notices (only mailed to Some classes use textbooks as classroom resources and check out the those students in danger of failing), and report cards are mailed home books to students on an intermittent basis. Eighth grade students will close to the following dates: not be given their diploma until all debts are cleared.
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 2.11 CAASPP Testing SVJH conducts state testing annually for all students. ALL students Progress 09/20/19 11/15/19 2/21/20 4/24/20 participate in ELA and Math assessments each spring. In addition to Reports ELA and math, 7th graders participate in the Physical Fitness Test, th Deficiency 10/4/19 12/13/19 3/6/20 5/8/20 while 8 graders complete the California Assessment of Science Test. Notices Should you not want your child to partake in these assessments, the Report 10/18/19 1/17/20 3/20/20 6/4/20 school must be notified annually in writing. ALL Scott Valley Options Cards students must participate in annual cumulative assessments.
A 7th or 8th grade student’s grades may be checked online at the 3.0 Athletics school’s webpage: http://www.svusd.us Click on link: “Student Grades” Scott Valley Junior High’s athletic program is run through the Siskiyou Enter your email address and password After School for Everyone (SAFE) program. SVJH has a No Cut Sports Follow prompts using information from school to create Policy. All students who are eligible to participate in accordance with account the SVJH Student-Parent Handbook will be given the opportunity to Grades are uploaded weekly participate. In the event that a very large number of students try out for a sport, there is a possibility that a “traveling team” will be formed 6th grade students/ parents will be given information to setup their so that only a part of the team will travel to away games and/or suit up accounts during the 1st quarter of the school year. Parents will get login for home games. Student athletes who are chosen to be on the information after students have been trained how to check their “traveling team” will be the decision of the coach. The “traveling team” grades. may rotate weekly so that different student athletes travel to away games. All student athletes, however, will still have the right to attend Should a student receive an Incomplete as a grade at the end of a practices throughout the season and have the right to earn their way grading period, the student has two weeks to clear the Incomplete. If onto the “traveling team”. the Incomplete is not cleared the student will receive a Fail for the class. Should students or parents wish to challenge a grade, they need 3.1 Athletic Accident Insurance and Sports Physical to do so within two weeks of the end of the grading period. Students are required to have a sports physical performed by a physician or medical clinic and proof of insurance before they may 2.8 Promotion/Retention practice. Forms for the physical are available in the office and on our All students must take seven courses/classes each quarter. In order to website. Families who are not covered by a medical insurance policy, or be promoted to the next grade a student must pass (D or better): who choose to upgrade their level of coverage, may purchase a student accident policy through Pacific Educators. Rates range from A. 3 out of the 4 quarters of each academic course. approximately $10.00 to $125.00, depending on the level of benefits B. The fourth quarter of ALL academic courses. (BP 6146.5) chosen. Brochures are available in the office. Student accident insurance purchased through Pacific Educators will not become Students who are considered “at risk” for retention shall be identified effective until the company receives the application and the school has as soon after enrollment or as early in the school year as possible, will received verification.
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Prior to competing in any athletic activities, students and their parents All 6th grade students will be eligible to begin the cross country season. must sign the Participation Agreement for CIF (Acknowledgment and 7th and 8th grade students participating in volleyball or cross country Assumption of Potential Risk), SVUSD Non-District Transportation will be eligible based on their academic standing from the 4th quarter of Notice, CIF Code of Conduct, Concussion Notice and the SVJH Athletic the previous academic year. Handbook. Possession of, or use of, tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is a violation of 3.2 Athletic Attendance district rules and the law. The use or possession of any of the above- In order to participate in an athletic contest or practice, student mentioned substances while on campus, attending a district sponsored athletes MUST: activity, or otherwise under the authority of a Scott Valley Junior High staff member, will result in disciplinary action. AR 5131.6©, states 1. Be in school all day and participate in every class until that if a student uses or possesses alcohol or illegal drugs at school or dismissed to attend a game. while under school jurisdiction, that student will receive a five-day mandatory suspension and a recommendation for an expulsion hearing. 2. Be in school all day and participate in every class on Friday if the game is on a Saturday. Student athletes, because they represent Scott Valley Junior High, are expected to maintain appropriate behavior while on athletic trips and at 3. Be in school all day and participate in every class the day prior other schools. Male athletes are expected to dress appropriately by to a game day if the team will be leaving for the game before wearing a button up, collared shirt. Some coaches may expect them to school starts. wear ties to away athletic games. Female athletes are expected to wear nice slacks or a dress or skirt. 4. On game day have no tardies in excess of 10 minutes to any class. Any conduct on the part of an athlete, at any time, which, because of its extreme nature tends to bring discredit to the SVJH athletic 5. Athletes assigned suspension and/or after-school detention program and school in general, will be dealt with on an individual basis by will not be allowed to participate in games or practices during the coach and/or the principal and may result in ineligibility for up to a the time of their suspension and/or after-school detention. year.
Any exceptions to rule 1, 2, 3 or 4 above, require advanced clearance Any student who quits a team beyond the first week of practice will be approval by the Principal. Legitimate reasons that permit exceptions to ineligible for the first 25% of the next regular season sport. rule 1, 2, 3 or 4 above are: 3.4 Athletic/Sports Programs Doctor Appointments (Medical, dentists, chiropractor etc.) SVJH belongs to the Siskiyou County Athletic League (SCAL) and Religious observances offers a seventh grade and eighth grade team for each of the following Bereavement sports: Other extraordinary circumstances as approved in advance by Co-ed Cross Country the Principal or Athletic Director. Co-ed Volleyball Girls Basketball If there are extenuating emergency circumstances which make Boys Basketball attendance at school impossible on a practice day or on the day of a Co-ed Wrestling game, it is the athlete's responsibility to contact the principal, in Co-ed Track advance of the absence, and request permission to participate. Sixth grade students may only participate in Cross County, Wrestling and Track. Athletes who have late practice are required to attend the After School Program until excused to attend practice. Athletes waiting for Any student, currently enrolled at SVJH, who is willing to commit to home games or away game transportation may not leave campus. They being at every practice, behaving appropriately, encouraging others, are required to be on campus with the team and under the supervision trying their best and maintaining their grades, is eligible to become a of the coach and/or the after school program. Any exception to this member of the team. rule must be cleared in advance with the parent of the student athlete and the school principal. Being on a team is a big commitment. Members of the team practice daily. Some weeks the team has "early" practice, which is over at 4:30 3.3 Athletic/Extracurricular Eligibility p.m., and other weeks the team has "late" practice, which goes from To participate in athletic and/or extracurricular activities, students 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Game nights often last until 9:00 p.m. or later. must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better with no Fs. A grade check will be completed prior to the start of each season and at the midpoint of each season. Students must have a 2.0 or better 3.5 Athletic Transportation grade point average and no F's in order to be eligible for the season. 1. Whenever possible, school buses and/or school vans will be Students who do not meet the criteria are ineligible to participate for used to transport students. Parents of athletes must sign the that athletic season/sport. Non-District Transportation Notice, which addresses the use of parent drivers. Any student-athlete who misses five days of practice or games 2. If school transportation is provided, the athlete is expected (regardless of the reason) may be removed from the team. This to ride with the team. Parents may take their own child to a provides opportunity for those students committed to the team. school athletic event with prior approval by the principal. A
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parent may request that his/her student ride with another Date of the note responsible adult as long as that request is made, in writing, Absent student’s name 24 hours prior to the athletic event, and this request has Date of the absence been confirmed by the principal. A form is available in the Name of the person who wrote the note office and on our website for this purpose. Signature of the person who wrote the note 3. A student may be released to his/her own parent after an Relationship to student athletic event. The parent must sign off with the bus/van Absences not verified by a note within three days after returning from driver in person. A student may be released to another the absence will be declared a truancy and referred to the principal. responsible adult (non-high school student) as long as the parent has made the request in writing, 24 hours prior to the 4.2 Homework When Absent athletic event, and the request has been confirmed by the A goal of the SVJH staff is to create a nurturing and caring office. A form is available for this purpose in the office or on environment for student success and promote student responsibility. the school web page under the link “Forms”. 4. If a student rides home with someone other than his or her When a student is absent and needs to make up their work they will parent or legal guardian without the proper signed release, need to do the following: that student may be suspended from district transportation 1. The day they return to school, ask each teacher for their privileges and participation in extra-curricular activities for a assignments. When the teacher gives them their missed class period not to exceed one school year. work they will have the opportunity to explain to the student what to do and what is expected. Student and adult fans are invited to attend athletic contests. 2. Check the school website for updated assignments. Athletes are required to stay on campus with the team between the end of school and the games, unless other arrangements are made with the Per Education Code 48205: “Pupils absent from school for any excusable coach. Student fans may go off campus between the end of school and reason shall be allowed to complete all assignments and tests missed the beginning of the game. Once student fans come on campus for the during the absence that can be reasonably provided, and upon games, they are required to be in the gym or by the snack shack. satisfactory completion within a reasonable period of time, shall be The grounds are "off limits" during athletic contests. given full credit therefore. As the teacher of any class from which a pupil is absent shall determine, the tests and assignments shall be 3.6 Sportsmanship reasonably equivalent to, but not necessarily identical to, the tests and Scott Valley Junior High fans are expected to exhibit excellent assignments that the pupil missed during the absence.” (EC 48205) sportsmanship. Fans are encouraged to root for the Panthers, not against the other teams. Booing at teams or criticism of officials is not 4.3 Planned Absences of 5 or more Consecutive Days (Short-Term allowed. Making distracting or annoying sounds during a game is not Independent Study) allowed. Good sportsmanship means allowing both teams to perform Short-Term Independent Study requires a written parent request with their best. prior approval of the principal. Absences of this type might include a
family trip/reunion, weddings, etc. Requests for short-term 4.0 School Attendance independent study must be made at least 1 week in advance of the first
day of absence. 4.1 Absences
Students in school take advantage of educational Students are responsible to: opportunities. Pick up forms in the office Attending school helps students reach their full potential. Fill out forms and get parent signature(s) Students are expected to be in school daily to maintain their Getting school staff signatures grades. Provide teachers with a request for work
Legally excused absences are determined by state codes and are: Teachers will accept all work done under a short-term independent Personal illness or study plan and not deduct points or give a penalty. The work assigned Medical, dental, optometric, or chiropractic appointments under a short-term independent study plan must be completed and Quarantine directed by a county or city health official submitted to the office the day the student returns to school. If work Attending the funeral services of a member of the pupil's is not turned in at that time, the days of absence are deemed a truancy. immediate family to the extent of not more than one day if (EC 46010.1, 46010.5, 46014, 48205) the service is conducted in California and not more than three
days if the service is conducted outside of California; 4.4 Planned Absences of Less Than Five Days members of the immediate family include the mother, father, Students who plan on an absence of less than five days may request an grandmother or grandfather or sibling of the student (EC “Intent to be Absent” form. This form provides the student with the 45194) assignments in advance of the absence. The days away from school may Participation in a religious exercise, following attendance of be counted as unexcused absences; however, the student can turn in at least 240 minutes. Maximum of 4 days per month. (EC work that is missed. This intent to be absent request may be denied if 46014). the student’s current grades indicate that absence from class would be likely to place the student in academic jeopardy. The day after a student is absent an absence note is required (if a student returns without a note, lunch restriction may be assigned). The “Intent to be Absent” forms should be requested from the office at absence note must include: least one day before the planned absence.
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4.5 School Bell Schedule Definition of a Chronic Truant
Regular Day, Monday Fridays/Early Effective January 1, 2011, EC Section 48263.6: Any pupil subject to Tues. –Thur. Advisory Release Days compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education School Begins 8:10 am 8:10 am 8:10 am who is absent from school without a valid excuse for ten percent or Lunch 11:57am- 12:08pm- 11:37am- more of the school days in one school year, from the date of enrollment 12:32pm 12:43pm 12:12pm to the current date, is deemed a chronic truant, provided that the School 2:59 pm 2:59 pm 1:00 pm appropriate school district officer or employee has complied with EC Dismissal sections 48260, 48260.5, 48261, 48262, 48263, and 48291.
On the days of special school activities (for example: Spelling Bee, Definition of Excused Absences School assemblies, etc.) the bell schedule may vary slightly. Release times will always be the same. A student's absence shall be excused for any of the following reasons: 1. Personal illness (Education Code 48205) 4.6 Tardies 2. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health Three-minute passing periods are allotted between classes. This is officer (Education Code 48205) ample time to get from one classroom to another. When the bell at the (cf. 5112.2 - Exclusions from Attendance) end of the period rings, students wait to be dismissed by the teacher. 3. Medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic appointment Then, students are expected to get to their next class, be in their (Education Code 48205) seats, ready for instruction when the tardy bell rings. Physical 4. Attendance at funeral services for a member of the education students are expected to be in the locker room dressing when immediate family, which shall be limited to one day if the the tardy bell rings. They must be dressed and in their assigned place service is conducted in California or three days if the service for attendance three minutes after the tardy bell. is conducted out of state (Education Code 48205). Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, grandmother, Students who are tardy to a class without a valid excuse from a teacher grandfather, spouse, son/son-in-law, daughter/daughter-in- or staff member are marked tardy in the teacher's attendance. See law, brother, sister, or any relative living in the student's Discipline Matrix for consequences for accruing tardies. immediate household. (Education Code 45194, 48205) 5. Jury duty in the manner provided by law (Education Code 4.7 Chronic Absences/Truancy/SARB 48205) 6. The illness or medical appointment of a child to whom the Scott Valley Unified Attendance Process student is the custodial parent (Education Code 48205) (cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) We strongly encourage each of our Scott Valley Unified students to 7. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the attend every day of the school year. We know that students who are approval of the principal or designee, justifiable personal not in school run the risk of falling behind academically and risking reasons including, but not limited to: (Education Code retention. To that end, we encourage our parents to review the 48205) following definitions and processes used in the Scott Valley Unified a. Appearance in court School District to ensure positive attendance for all students. b. Attendance at a funeral service c. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion d. Attendance at religious retreats for no more than four hours California Definition of Chronic Absentee per semester A "chronic absentee" has been defined in California Education e. Attendance at an employment conference Code (EC) Section 60901(c)(1) as "a pupil who is absent on 10 f. Attendance at an educational conference offered by a percent or more of the school days in the school year when the nonprofit organization on the legislative or judicial process total number of days a pupil is absent is divided by the total 8. Service as a member of a precinct board for an election number of days the pupil is enrolled and school was actually pursuant to Elections Code 12302 (Education Code 48205) (cf. taught in the regular day schools of the district, exclusive of 6142.3 - Civic Education) Saturdays and Sundays." 9. To spend time with an immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Education Code 49701, and has been called to duty Definition of a Truant for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support position The California Legislature defined a truant in very precise language. In or is on leave from or has immediately returned from such summary, it states that a student missing more than 30 minutes of deployment (Education Code 48205) (cf. 6173.2 - instruction without an excuse three times during the school year must Education of Children of Military Families) be classified as a truant and reported to the proper school authority. 10. To attend his/her naturalization ceremony to become a United Effective January 1, 2013, the law was amended to authorize school States citizen. (Education Code 48205) administrators to excuse school absences due to the pupil’s 11. Participation in religious exercises or to receive moral and circumstances, even if the excuse is not one of the valid excuses listed religious instruction in accordance with district policy, subject in the California Education Code (EC) or the uniform standards to the following conditions: (Education Code 46014) established by the governing board of the district. a. The student's parent/guardian shall provide written consent for the absence.
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b. The student shall attend at least the minimum school students will be required to secure a doctor’s note, for every day. subsequent absence. c. The student shall be excused from school for this -In the event a student is approaching 10 excused absences or 3 purpose on no more than four days per school month. unexcused absences, a TRIP form will be completed and submitted to (cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and our Truancy Officer at Siskiyou County Probation. Customs) -At 12 excused absences, a meeting will be established ( either in Method of Verification person or phone) for Truancy Officer, Principal, and family. When a student who has been absent returns to school, he/she shall -When the student has reached 10% absences, for the time enrolled, present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the (s)he will be considered a chronic absentee. absence. Absences shall be verified by the student's parent/guardian, other person having control of the minor, or the student if age 18 or SARB process in the Scott Valley Unified District older. (Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306) The following methods may be used to verify student absences: Working in conjunction with our Truancy Officers at Siskiyou County 1. Written note, fax, email, or voice mail from parent/guardian probation, all school sites will follow the adopted process for unexcused or parent representative. absences. The Superintendent or designee shall investigate a complaint 2. Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying from any person that a parent/guardian has violated the state employee and the student's parent/guardian or parent compulsory education laws contained in Education Code 48200-48341. representative. The employee shall subsequently (Education Code 48290). When a student has been identified as a record the following: truant as defined above, the following steps shall be implemented based a. Name of student on the number of truancies he/she has committed: b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative 1. Initial truancy c. Name of verifying employee a. The student shall be reported to the d. Date(s) of absence Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48260) e. Reason for absence b. The student's parent/guardian shall be notified by 3. Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee, or any the most cost-effective method possible, which may include other reasonable method which establishes the fact that the email or a telephone call, that: (Education Code 48260.5) student was absent for the reasons stated. The employee (1) The student is truant. shall document the verification and include the information (2) The parent/guardian is obligated to compel specified in item #2 above. the student to attend school. If the parent/guardian 4. Physician's verification. fails to meet this obligation, he/she may be guilty of a. When excusing students for confidential medical services or an infraction of the law and subject to prosecution verifying such appointments, district staff shall not ask the pursuant to Education Code 48290-48296. purpose of such appointments but may request a note from (3) Alternative educational programs are the medical office to confirm the time of the appointment. available in the district. b. If a student shows a pattern of chronic absenteeism due to (4) The parent/guardian has the right to meet illness, district staff may require physician verification of any with appropriate school personnel to discuss further student absences. solutions to the student's truancy. Parental Notifications (5) The student may be subject to arrest or At the beginning of each school year, the Superintendent or designee held in temporary custody by a probation officer, a shall: peace officer, a school administrator or designee, or 1. Notify parents/guardians of the right to excuse a student attendance supervisor or designee pursuant to from school in order to participate in religious exercises or to Education Code 48264 if found away from home and receive moral and religious instruction at their places of absent from school without a valid excuse. worship, or at other suitable places away from school property (6) The student may be subject to suspension, designated by a religious group, church, or denomination restriction, or delay of his/her driving privilege (Education Code 46014, 48980) pursuant to Vehicle Code 13202.7. 2. Notify students in grades 7-12 and the parents/guardians of (7) It is recommended that the parent/ all students that school authorities may excuse any student guardian accompany the student to school and from school to obtain confidential medical services attend classes with the student for one day. (cf. without the consent of the student's parent/guardian 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) (Education Code 46010.1) c. The student may be required to attend makeup 3. Notify parents/guardians that a student shall not have classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any Education Code 37223. (Education Code 48264.5) excused absence if missed assignments and tests that can d. The student and, as appropriate, his/her reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a parent/guardian may be requested to attend a reasonable period of time, and include the full text of meeting with a school counselor or other school Education Code 48205 in the notice (Education Code 48980) designee to discuss the root causes of the Chronic Absentee in the Scott Valley Unified District attendance issue and develop a joint plan to improve -In the event a student is absent, the parent/guardian will be notified the student's attendance. (Education Code via phone 48264.5) -In the event a student is approaching 10 excused absences, a letter e. The Superintendent or designee may notify the will be mailed home to notify parent that at 15 excused absences, district attorney and/or probation officer of the
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student's name and the name and address of his/her 4. Fourth truancy parents/guardians. (Education Code 48260.6) a. Upon his/her fourth truancy within the same school 2. Second truancy year, the student may be referred to the jurisdiction of the a. Any student who has once been reported as a truant juvenile court. (Education Code 48264.5; Welfare and shall again be reported to the Superintendent or designee as a Institutions Code 601) truant if he/she is absent from school without a valid excuse b. If a student has been adjudged by the county one or more days or is tardy on one or more days during the juvenile court to be a habitual truant, the Superintendent or school year. (Education Code 48261) designee shall notify the juvenile court and the student's b. The student may be required to attend makeup probation or parole officer whenever the student is truant or classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to Education Code tardy on one or more days without a valid excuse in the same 37223. (Education Code 48264.5) or succeeding school year, or is habitually insubordinate or c. The student may be assigned to an after-school or disorderly at school. The juvenile court and probation or weekend study program within the county. If the student fails parole officer shall be notified within 10 days of the violation. to successfully complete this study program, he/she (Education Code 48267) shall be subject to item #3 below. (Education Code 48264.5) 5. Chronic truancy (unexcused absence for 10 percent of d. An appropriate district staff member shall make a school days) conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with the a. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that student and his/her parent/guardian by communicating the student's parents/guardians are offered language- with the parent/guardian at least once using the most cost- accessible support services to address the student's truancy. effective method possible, which may include email or a b. If a chronically truant student is at least age six telephone call. (Education Code 48262) years and is in any of grades K-8, the Superintendent or e. The student may be given a written warning by a designee shall notify the student's parents/guardians that peace officer. A record of that warning may be kept at the failure to reasonably supervise and encourage the student's school for not less than two years or until the student school attendance may result in the parent/guardian being graduates or transfers from the school. If the student found guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code 270.1. transfers, the record may be forwarded to the new school. (Education Code 48264.5) 5.0 Campus Routine f. The Superintendent or designee may notify the district attorney and/or probation officer when the student 5.1 Bicycles, Roller Blades, Roller Skates, Skateboards, Scooters continues to be classified as a truant after the Students shall not use bicycles, roller blades, roller skates, roller shoes, parents/guardians have been notified in accordance with item scooters, or skateboards on school grounds at any time, whether during #1b above. (Education Code 48260.6) or after school hours. This includes parking lots, sidewalks, outdoor 3. Third truancy (habitual truancy) tennis and basketball courts. Students on roller blades or roller skates a. A student who is habitually truant, irregular in shall remove such equipment before entering the parking lot. Students school attendance, or habitually insubordinate or disorderly on skateboards or bicycles shall dismount before entering the parking during attendance at school may be referred to, and required lot. Bicycles may be parked in the bicycle rack. Students are to attend, a school attendance review board (SARB) program, encouraged to lock their bikes. Roller blades, roller skates, scooters, or a truancy mediation program established by the district skateboards may be stored during the school day with the principal. It attorney or the probation officer, or a comparable program is advised that students using roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, deemed acceptable by the Superintendent or designee. scooters, or bicycles wear safety helmets. The school assumes no (Education Code 48263, 48264.5) (cf. 5113.12 - District responsibility for condition or loss of student bicycles, scooters, School Attendance Review Board) skateboards, etc. b. Upon making a referral to the SARB or the probation department, the Superintendent or designee shall 5.2 Field Trips provide the student and parent/guardian, in writing, the name Students must be a “Student in Good Standing” to participate in field and address of the SARB or probation department and the trip opportunities. The student must participate fully in PE to be reason for the referral. This notice shall indicate that the eligible to attend. With prior approval from the principal, exceptions student and parent/guardian shall be required, along with the are: doctor appointment, religious observances, bereavement, and district staff person making the referral, to meet with the independent study. All school rules related to clothing and behavior SARB or a probation officer to consider a proper disposition apply at all field trips. of the referral. (Education Code 48263) c. If the student does not successfully complete the 5.3 Dances truancy mediation program or other similar program, he/she The SVJH ASB sponsors several dances per year for SVJH students shall be subject to item #4 below. (Education Code 48264.5) and their junior high age friends. Students must be in attendance at d. If the Superintendent or designee determines that school the entire day of a dance to participate. The student must available community services cannot resolve the problem of participate fully in PE to be eligible to attend. Students must be a the truant or insubordinate student or if the student and/or “Student in Good Standing” to attend. With prior approval from the his/her parents/guardians have failed to respond to the principal, exceptions are: doctor appointment, religious observances, directives of the district or to services provided, the bereavement, and independent study. If there are extenuating Superintendent or designee may so notify the district circumstances that make attendance at school impossible the day of a attorney and/or the probation officer. (Education Code dance, it is the student's responsibility to contact the principal, in 48263) advance of the absence, and request permission to attend.
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All school rules related to clothing and behavior apply at dances. inseam. Skirts and dresses must be at a length equivalent to, or longer than that of shorts with a 6” inseam. SVJH students who want to bring a 6th, 7th or 8th grade friend from Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers are never another school need to have a dance guest pass (available in the office) appropriate. Sandals may be worn during appropriate weather. approved by the principal by 3:00 p.m. the day 48 hours before the Glasses, other than a student's own prescription glasses, shall dance. Limit of one guest per student. not be worn indoors. Any style of clothing or symbols that indicate gang affiliation Dance Rules: or which create a risk of potential violence is prohibited. The doors close 30 minutes after the dance begins. No one Leggings must be worn with a top that extends to the mid- will be admitted after that. thigh. Students must remain in the gym and hallway during the dance. 5.5 Gum/Sunflower Seeds/Spitting Devices are not allowed to be used during the dance. Because of problems associated with the clean-up of gum and sunflower No one is allowed to go outside. seed shells, neither of these items are allowed at SVJH. Spitting Once a student leaves the dance, he/she may not re-enter. around campus is unhealthy and presents a safety issue. Students are Anyone who leaves the dance early may not remain on the reminded about our policy the first two weeks of school. After that, school grounds. students who violate this rule will receive an office referral and lunch Any student asked to leave the dance for inappropriate restriction. behavior will not be allowed to attend the following dance, in addition to other disciplinary consequences. Students who are under the supervision of a dentist/orthodontist may All dances end at 9:30 p.m. Students must be picked up by chew gum as a pain reliever with written physician note indicating a parent(s)/ guardian(s) at that time. (The 8th grade graduation specified period of time. dance ends at 11 p.m.). 5.7 High Energy Drinks/Foods The use of High Energy drinks has been the source of growing concern 5.4 Dress Code among health researchers and school officials. Around the country, the For the most part students, with their parent's input, are free to drinks have been linked with reports of nausea, abnormal heart rhythms determine what clothing they will wear at school. Parents and students and emergency room visits. All high energy drinks such as Red Bull, are reminded that school is a working and learning environment where Monster, Full Throttle, Amp, etc. are not to be brought and/or appropriate dress is expected. Students may not attend school dressed consumed at SVJH or SVJH related activities. If any staff member in a manner which: sees them, they will be confiscated and not returned. 1. creates a safety hazard for him/her or for other students, 2. constitutes a serious or unnecessary distraction to the 5.8 Lockers and Locker Room Use learning process, SVJH provides lockers and locks for students to use. These are school 3. disrupts the campus order, property. Lockers are assigned to students for the storage of PE 4. is in conflict with the goal of preventing substance abuse and uniforms. During the PE period, students may use the large lockers gang activity. (girls) or the cubicles (boys) to store coats, books, street clothes, etc., but at the end of the period, all PE belongings must be back in the small Fashions change. Questionable clothing styles not listed will be judged lockers again. Students may bring deodorant and/or hair spray to store acceptable or not by the administrator in order to promote safety and in the locker, if they choose. However, no glass containers or aerosols to eliminate any distractions to the educational process. (EC 35183) may be brought to school. Perfumes, colognes, and after shave All changes or additions will be addressed with individuals or through fragrances can cause an allergic reaction in some people and are not school-wide announcements. appropriate at school. For health and safety reasons, lockers may periodically be searched to be sure that they are being used The following is a list of items deemed unacceptable: appropriately. SVJH cannot be responsible for items not properly Clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry that could impair health or locked up. Occasionally, students feel that their combination is no safety longer private. In cases such as these, the student may get a new lock Loosely fitting shorts/pants worn below the waist (sagging) and a new combination by contacting the locker room supervisor. Obscene or suggestive messages on clothing Clothes printed with messages promoting alcohol, tobacco, or The locker rooms are off limits for all students except those dressing other drugs or drug associated items for PE or after school practices. Devices are to never be used in the Low cut shirts, strapless tops, "muscle" shirts, midriff/crop locker rooms. Students are NEVER to be in the locker room without tops, spaghetti straps, tops that expose undergarments or can adult supervision. be deemed to be an undergarment, tops that have a strap narrower than 2", sleeveless tops with large openings exposing 5.9 Meal Time the back and/or chest, or backless tops. SVJH is a closed campus. That means students will remain on campus Hats are not to be worn in classrooms or at school assemblies. throughout the entire lunch period. Students may not go downtown for Hoods are not to be worn inside. lunch or to make purchases. Sheer, fish-net, and see-through fabric that is revealing or exposes undergarments. Students who live within close proximity to the campus may be allowed Shorts may be worn in suitable weather, but not short shorts, to eat lunch at home, with parent/guardian and principal permission. short skirts or dresses. Shorts must have a minimum 6” This privilege will be revoked if the student does not return to campus
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Students may bring meals from home or purchase meals at school. 5.13 Student Council Students are required to take a certain number of items offered during Student council is made up of the elected officers (President, Vice meal times depending on the amount of items offered. During lunch President, Secretary, Treasurer, and two Grade Level Representatives meal students are required to take the hot entrée. Students may from each grade). They will plan dances and assemblies and sponsor purchase milk for 30 cents. Free or reduced price meals are available other activities during the school year. to qualifying students. An application for free/reduced lunches is provided to all families in August or upon request. (EC 49512, 49550) Student Council finances many of the fun events with the money earned from Student Body Cards. Students who purchase ASB Cards receive a Every two weeks overdue slips in an individual envelope will be handed laminated SVJH Panther card with their photo on it. This card will out to the student for negative balances. Overdue slips will be mailed reduce admission prices for students at most Scott Valley Unified for a negative balance of $10 or more. Calls on delinquent accounts are School District events. made on a weekly basis to collect payment. Accounts not paid in a timely manner to the school site will be assigned to the District office for 5.14 Student Visitors further collection efforts. All delinquent accounts at the beginning of Junior high age student visitors (cousins, friends, etc.) may attend May of the current school year may be subject to outside collections school with a SVJH student only with prior principal approval. This may for payment. be available on a limited basis, at the discretion of the principal.
Students may serve lunch on a rotating basis. District policy requires 5.15 Telephone Use and Phone Messages that all meals must be prepaid. Payments are accepted in the school Parents and students sometimes need to talk during the day. We office daily for pre-payments or for the day of service. At that point encourage students and their families to make transportation the debt must be paid before another meal may be charged. Students arrangements and social plans before coming to school. We will, may be assigned lunch serving duties until the debt is paid in full. All however, deliver telephone messages to students at the end of a class students eat their meals in the gym or at outside lunch tables, weather period on an “as needed” basis. permitting. Students are expected to clean up their own trays and trash and any accidents that may occur before they are excused. When it is necessary for a student to call a parent, such a call may take place before school, or during lunch, on the pay phone or the student Following dismissal, students may play on the outside basketball courts phone in the office. Such phone calls may be made by one person at a or the PAR course during good weather. School hallways, the front of time with a staff member's permission. the school and the south side of the school are off limits at lunch. During rainy or cold weather students may be kept inside during Students may ask permission to use the school phone for school breakfast and/or lunch. business. Anytime students are ill, they may use the school phone and call home from the office. If there are changes in athletic games or The hall restrooms are available at lunch with permission. The locker practices, students may use the office phone. rooms are closed during lunch. During lunch the hallway is not a gathering place for student activities. 5.16 Laser Pointers/Entertainment Devices/ Cell Phones/ Electronic Equipment 5.10 Breakfast It is illegal to aim a laser pointer at another person, to sell a laser Breakfast occurs between 9:03 a.m. and 9:18 a.m. every day (8:58 a.m.- pointer to a minor, or for students to be in possession of laser pointers 9:13 a.m. on Fridays) for students to eat breakfast. Students are on school campuses. Laser pointers should never be brought to school. required to take a certain number of items offered during meal times If they are brought to school, they will be confiscated and not depending on the amount of items offered. Students have the choice of returned. three items at breakfast. Free or reduced price meals are available to qualifying students. An application for free/reduced meals is provided All electronic personal devices (tablets, phones, etc.) must remain to all families in August or upon request. turned off and kept in the student’s backpack, out of sight. (Sticking out of a pocket, or a visible outline is not out of sight.) If 5.11 Sidewalks/Landscaping these items are “seen” by a staff member, they will be confiscated and Sidewalks are designed to get students from one place to another sent to the principal. Students may have their cell phones with them conveniently, quickly, and cleanly. Students are not to cut corners nor but they are not allowed to be turned on during school hours. Devices trample the grass while passing from one class to another. They may use are becoming more of an issue during the school day and having them the lawn areas during SAFE. “off limits” for students will help bring the focus back to academics and appropriate social behaviors. This means from the morning bell to the The outside classes have ramps that are to be used for entrance to the end of the academic school day students are not allowed to use their buildings. Students may not cross through the landscaped areas. devices, and only with staff permission during SAFE. SVJH is not Students are not to jump over or crawl under the railings on the ramped responsible for lost or stolen devices or damage to a device. areas. 5.17 Campus Surveillance 5.12 Snowballs, Water Balloons, Squirt Guns, Paint Ball Guns Our campus is equipped with numerous video cameras to ensure the Scott Valley Junior High School does not allow snowballs, paint balls, security of our facility and the safety of our students, staff and water balloons, squirt guns, or any other items to be thrown, sprayed, guests. Video footage may only be reviewed by a district staff member. splashed, or shot at anyone on campus, at bus stops, on the way to or
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6.0 Expenses which such medication is to be taken indicating the desire that the school district assist the student with taking the medication. Forms for 6.1 Locks this purpose are available in the school office. (EC 49423) Many local Students are required to use a school lock provided by the office for physicians supply the student with this information at the time the locking their PE locker. Students may not use their own locks on school prescription is written. lockers. If a student loses their lock, they must purchase a new one for $5 in the school office. 7.4 Injuries, Medical Insurance, and Transporting Injured Students SVJH takes appropriate steps to protect students from injuries. Even 6.2 Physical Education so, accidents can and do happen while participating in the normal Physical education uniforms are to be purchased at the beginning of the activities that take place on campus, on school trips, and during extra- school year. Cost of entire uniform is $18. If a student needs a curricular activities and sports. replacement uniform, they will be required to pay $9.00 for the shirt and $9.00 for the shorts. Students are required to wear their PE The school district does NOT provide medical insurance for school uniform and appropriate shoes during Physical Education class. They are accidents. This means that parents are responsible for their child’s not required to return their PE uniform at the end of the school year medical bills if he/she gets hurt during school hours or at school and they may use it at Etna High School. activities.
6.3 Yearbooks FREE or LOW-COST Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Students may choose to purchase yearbooks, student body cards, etc. Insurance is available to families through Medi-Cal for Children and If yearbooks are not purchased at the beginning of the school year and Healthy Families programs. Application forms are available from the extras are available at the end of the year they may be purchased for school secretary. an additional cost. School employees will make every attempt to contact parents in the 6.4 Outstanding Debts event of an injury to their child. Parents may be asked for permission Students are responsible for the replacement of any damaged to have the child transported by ambulance to a medical facility. or lost school property. Parents should check with their medical insurance carrier to see if Students who have certain financial obligations must clear there are situations where this transportation may not be covered by these obligations or they will not receive report cards and/or insurance. This enables the parent to make an informed decision in the diplomas and will not be eligible to attend certain school event of an emergency and avoid billing problems that might arise after events. the bill is due for payment.
7.0 Health and Support Services 7.5 Immunization Requirements Effective July 1, 2011, all incoming sixth graders must meet the 7.1 First Aid and CPR immunization entry requirements before entering school. The First aid may be provided by any member of the school staff. Anything immunizations for sixth graders are: beyond superficial bumps, bruises, and scrapes will be reported to the Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)- 1 dose parent/guardian. CPR and first aid instruction may be provided to Hepatitis B- 3 doses eighth graders in the spring through physical education and science Tdap- 4 doses classes. Polio- 4 doses Varicella- 1 dose 7.2 Home/Hospital Instruction The district provides home and hospital instruction for students who The personal beliefs statement and/or waiver are no longer have a medically verified temporary disability that causes them to be available. out of school for two weeks or longer. For further information, contact the school secretary. A new school immunization law requires all students entering 7th through 12th grades to be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine 7.3 Inhalers/ Medications/ Prescription Drugs booster called Tdap, as well as 2 doses of MMR vaccine. Students at SVJH who use an inhaler may carry the inhaler with them during the day. A Medication Release Form from the physician and The school nurse evaluates students’ immunization records. parent needs to be on file for a student to have their inhaler at school. The school nurse meets with students who have a prescription for an 7.6 Limitation of Activities inhaler to review appropriate care and use of the inhaler. Students may If a minor injury causes a student’s activities to be limited, a parent can not share this prescription drug with other students, as with all write a note to excuse the student from P.E. for up to two days. Any medications. other additional limitations to a student’s activity must be supported by a note from a doctor. School personnel may not supply students with any over-the-counter medications, such as aspirin, Tylenol, cold medications, etc. 7.8 Student Support Groups SVJH may provide student support group meetings to help students Any student who is required to take any medication (prescription or address alcohol/drug prevention education, at-risk behaviors, or any life over-the counter) during the school day is required to bring the issue which may be impacting their education. These groups may include medication in the original container to the office with a signed Girls Circle, Boys Counsel and other supports deemed helpful. permission slip which details the method, amount, and time schedules by
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7.9 The School Nurse emergency messages only to conserve battery power. The school nurse is on campus approximately once per week. Hearing and vision screening for eighth graders, and scoliosis examinations for The decision to dismiss early would be influenced by several factors, seventh and eighth graders are provided. “Tobacco school” with the including: nurse or designee is assigned by the principal to students through the Estimated repair time, as determined by the power company. disciplinary process. Parents or staff members refer individual Temperature in the classrooms. students to the school nurse on an individual basis. Parents may refuse Availability of food service. a physical examination of their child. (EC 49451, 49452.5, 49455, Availability of buses for transportation to home. 49456). Ability to provide ample notification to parents (K-12) of an early dismissal. 8.0 Parent Involvement Individual students with fragile medical conditions may be released as 8.1 Orientation and Spring Project Fair necessary to their parents by arrangement. Each school year SVJH sponsors an Orientation and Spring Project Fair. Information about curriculum, grading and homework policies, and 9.3 Snow Day Procedures classroom management procedures is available. Parent/guardians can In the event of extreme winter weather, snow accumulation, and/or tour the school and ask questions of our teaching staff. The Spring dangerous road conditions, the superintendent may find it necessary to Project Fair gives parents an opportunity to walk through the displays declare a “Snow Day.” If a “Snow Day” is called, there will be no school of student work and review projects from throughout the school year. that day. The decision to call a “Snow Day” will be made as soon as possible. Parents may be informed of a “Snow Day” by the school 8.2 Panther Power district’s “Auto-Dialer” message system as well as posts on the school Panther Power is the academic and sports booster club for SVJH. This Facebook page. If there is no announcement of a “Snow Day” then there group sponsors various sports tournaments and academic recognition will be school as usual. events. They also run the Panther Power Snack Shack at home games. They help chaperone school dances and may furnish refreshments for 10.0 School Discipline Plan evening parent meetings. 10.1 Standards of Student Conduct 8.3 Parent-Teacher Conference School wide Expectations are: Parent-Teacher conferences are held sometime in the fall, after the 1st Be SAFE quarter. At that time parents may meet with several of their child’s Be Respectful teachers to discuss specific strengths and weaknesses in their child’s Be Responsible performance. Throughout the year teachers are available by telephone, Be Motivated email, or personal conference to discuss a student’s progress. Students not meeting these expectations will fall under the SVJH School Discipline Matrix and appropriate disciplinary action will be 8.4 School Site Council taken. School Site Council has ongoing responsibility to review and assess the effectiveness of the school program. It serves as an advisory "The Governing Board believes that one of the major functions of the committee for certain school expenditures and also helps write and set public schools is the preparation of youth for responsible citizenship. goals for the School Single Plan for Student Achievement. The district shall foster a learning environment, which reinforces the concepts of self-discipline and the acceptance of personal 9.0 School Cancellation responsibility. Students are expected to progress from being adult- directed to self-directed with minimal application of disciplinary 9.1 Notification measures. In order to maintain an environment conducive to attaining If school is closed, notification would be announced on the following the highest quality of education in the district, there must exist radio stations: certain disciplinary policies and regulations relating to student conduct KSYC Yreka 103.9 FM which delineates acceptable behavior and provides the basis for sound KTMT Medford 93.7 FM disciplinary practices within each school in the district. These policies and regulations will be enforced fairly and uniformly and consistently Additionally, the Scott Valley Unified School District Office will notify without regard to race, creed, color or gender." (Scott Valley Unified parents/guardians by using the Auto Dialer System which calls each School District Administrative Regulation 5144) parent/guardian and informs them of closure. "The Governing Board believes that all students have the right to a 9.2 Power Outage Contingency Plan public education in a positive environment free from disruptions which In the event of an extended power outage during school hours: interfere with teaching and learning activities. In order to promote an We will remain in session until the district superintendent, atmosphere conducive to learning, it is imperative that the Board, after consulting with school principals, decides that school will parents, students, teachers and the administration be cognizant of be dismissed. their responsibilities related to student conduct." (AR 5131) We will conduct “class as usual” as is possible. Students will remain in their classrooms. We will find a way to signal period The goal of the SVJH School Discipline Plan is to stop unacceptable changes if the bell system does not operate. behavior and help students make better choices or learn new behavior. Our telephone systems have battery back-up and will operate The SVJH Discipline Plan is progressive, with the degree of the during power outages. Please limit phone use to urgent or consequence increasing with either the frequency of the infraction or
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Neither the Riders shall be courteous to the driver and fellow passengers. parents nor the principal is involved. These kinds of interactions are The use of profane language or obscene gestures is between student and the SVJH adult. If adults see a pattern of prohibited. misbehavior or defiance of rules, the formal discipline process begins. Because serious safety hazards can result from noise or behavior that distracts the driver, loud talking, laughing, Adults on the SVJH campus may refer a student to the principal when a yelling, singing, whistling, scuffling, arguing, shoving, slapping, pattern of misbehavior has developed that has not been resolved hitting, pinching, hair pulling, fighting, threatening, bullying, through the informal process or when the student's behavior is so harassing, throwing objects, smoking, lighting of matches or severe that the student must be removed from the class with a lighters, eating, drinking, facing to the rear, standing or referral. changing seats are prohibited actions that will result in written citation and may lead to suspension of riding If a student has been removed from classes 2-3 times, a student privileges. success team (SST) meeting may be scheduled. The SST team may No part of the body, hands, arms or head shall be put out of develop a behavior/attendance/achievement contract for the student. the window. Failure to follow the contract may result in referral to District Riders shall not open, exit from, close, nor tamper with any Administrative Review Team (DART) or Student Attendance Review windows, doors, nor emergency exits without the board (SARB). authorization of the driver. Riders shall never tamper with any bus controls. If a student were to be removed from classes for a cumulative total of Nothing shall be thrown at the bus, in the bus, nor from the 5 school days, he or she may be referred to the governing board for an bus. expulsion hearing. Riders shall keep the bus and the area around the bus stop clean. No litter is to be left in the bus or at the bus stop. Students whose pattern of misbehavior has resulted in automatic Riders shall not damage, deface, nor vandalize any part of the suspension may not attend or participate in any after school and/or bus nor anything at or about the bus stop. extracurricular activities for the remainder of the school year, No animals shall be allowed on the bus without express including sports, dances, and eighth grade activities. written permission from the site principal. Riders shall be alert for traffic when exiting or entering the 10.2 Lunch Time Restriction bus and when arriving at or departing from the bus stop area. Lunch time restriction may be assigned as result of any referral and/or Riders shall board or exit the bus only at their regularly inadequate classroom performance. Students that are assigned lunch designated bus stop. Exceptions to this rule will require a time restriction(s) are required to sit and do homework or class work in written authorization from the site principal. a designated area. Students are given reminders at lunch on the days Riders must provide the bus driver with proper identification of the assigned restriction. when requested. Riders shall not ride in any district school bus while under a 11.0 Transportation written order of bus riding suspension. On field trips, the boys and girls may be seated separately 11.1 Bus Service with the coaches, advisors, or adult chaperones seated The Scott Valley Unified School District provides home-to-school between the boys section and the girls section. transportation. The transportation department is responsible for designing and assigning buses and routes. Students must be at their assigned stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. 11.3 Bus Violations and Consequences The safety of school bus passengers is the most important part of Riders who fail to comply with any of the above rules shall be reported school bus operation. The Scott Valley Unified School District to the school principal by means of a written Bus Citation. The school Governing Board has adopted rules and regulations to assist students in principal shall determine the severity of the misconduct and shall take understanding their responsibilities while riding buses of the school action accordingly. In all instances of misconduct, the rider and his/her district. These rules will assure safe and proper travel to and from parent/guardian shall be given a written copy of the Citation indicating school and are to be observed while riding the bus and waiting at school the nature of the violation and indicating the action taken by the site bus stops. (AR 5131.1) administrator. In the case of a severe violation or repeated offenses, the rider may be denied transportation for a period of time to be 11.2 School Bus Rules determined by the principal, up to the remainder of the school year. Riders shall follow the instructions and directions of the bus Bus drivers shall not deny transportation except as directed in writing driver at all times. by the principal. Riders shall arrive at the bus stop on time, stand in a safe
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Minor Violations education record. However, FERPA allows schools to disclose those 1st Citation Warning records, without consent, to the following parties or under the following 2nd Citation 2-day loss of riding privilege conditions (34 CFR § 99.31): 3rd Citation 2 week loss of riding privilege School officials with legitimate educational interest 4th Citation 6 week loss of riding privilege Other schools to which a student is transferring 5th Citation Loss of riding privilege for year Specified officials for audit or evaluation purposes Appropriate parties in connection with financial aid to a Major Violations student 1st Violation 2 week loss of riding privilege Organizations conducting certain studies for or on behalf of 2nd Violation 6 week loss of riding privilege the school 3rd Violation Loss of riding privilege for year Accrediting organizations To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena 11.4 Video Camera Surveillance Appropriate officials in cases of health and safety Each school bus is equipped with a video monitoring system. Video emergencies surveillance may occur on any school bus and that video recording may State and local authorities, within a juvenile justice system, be used in student disciplinary proceedings. Students and staff shall pursuant to specific State law not tamper nor interfere with video camera equipment on school buses. District personnel (not parents or students) will review video footage Schools may disclose, without consent, "directory" information such as a when necessary and report their findings to the appropriate parties. student's name, address, telephone number, date and place of birth, honors and awards, and dates of attendance. However, schools must tell 12.0 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) parents and eligible students about directory information and allow The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § parents and eligible students a reasonable amount of time to request 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of that the school not disclose directory information about them. Schools student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive must notify parents and eligible students annually of their rights under funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA. The actual means of notification (special letter, inclusion in a PTA bulletin, student handbook, or newspaper article) is left to the FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's discretion of each school. education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. If you have additional questions about your rights as a parent, below is Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." the link to the California Department of Education's website with Parents or eligible students have the right to inspect and review the helpful information for parents including the Parent's Rights Handbooks student's education records maintained by the school. Schools are not for English, History, Math & Science and the Parents' Legal rights of required to provide copies of records unless, for reasons of great parents to participate in their children's education. distance, it is impossible for parents or eligible students to review the records. Schools may charge a fee for copies. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf/pf/
Parents or eligible students have the right to request that a school For additional information or technical assistance, you may call (202) correct records which they believe to be inaccurate or misleading. If 260-3887 (voice). the school decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible student then has the right to a formal hearing. After the hearing, if Individuals that use the TDD may call the the school still decides not to amend the record, the parent or eligible Information Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339, student has the right to place a statement with the record setting or you may contact us at the following address: forth his or her view about the contested information. Family Policy Compliance Office U.S. Department of Education Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or 400 Maryland Avenue, SW eligible student in order to release any information from a student’s Washington, D.C. 20202-5901
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13.0 Uniform Complaint Procedure and Scott Valley Unified School District and Scott Valley Junior High School Parent Involvement Polices
13.1 ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF THE UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UCP)
For students, employees, parents or guardians of its students, school and district advisory committees, appropriate private school officials or representatives, and other interested parties
The Scott Valley Unified School District has the primary responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations and has established procedures to address allegations of unlawful discrimination and complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws governing educational programs.
The Scott Valley Unified School District shall investigate and seek to resolve complaints using policies and procedures known as the Uniform Complaint Procedures (UCP) adopted by our local board. Unlawful discrimination complaints may be based on actual or perceived sex, sexual orientation, gender, ethnic group identification, race, ancestry, national origin, religion, color, or mental or physical disability, or age, or on a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, in any program or activity that receives or benefits from state financial assistance. The UCP shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in Adult Education, Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs, Career Technical and Technical Education and Child Care and Developmental Programs, Special Education Programs, and Federal Safety Planning Requirements.
Complaints must be filed in writing with the following compliance officer:
Name and/or Title of Compliance Officer: ………….
Address: 11918 Main Street, Fort Jones, CA, 96032
Telephone Number: (530) 468-2727
Complaints alleging discrimination must be filed within six (6) months from the date the alleged discrimination occurred or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the superintendent or his or her designee.
Complaints will be investigated and a written Decision or report will be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) days from the receipt of the complaint. This sixty (60) day time period may be extended by written agreement of the complainant. The LEA person responsible for investigating the complaint shall conduct and complete the investigation in accordance with sections 4680-4687 and in accordance with local procedures adopted under section 4621.
The complainant has a right to appeal the LEA’s Decision to the California Department of Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving the LEA’s Decision. The appeal must include a copy of the complaint filed with the LEA and a copy of the LEA’s Decision.
Civil law remedies may be available under state or federal discrimination laws, if applicable. In appropriate cases, an appeal may be filed pursuant to Education Code Section 262.3. A complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of the LEA’s complaint procedures. Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, injunctions and restraining orders.
A copy of the Scott Valley Unified School District’s UCP policy and complaint procedures shall be available free of charge.
13.2 Scott Valley Unified School District Board Policy -- Parent Involvement
BP 6020 Instruction
The Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians are their children's first and most influential teachers and that sustained parent involvement in the education of their children contributes greatly to student achievement and a positive school environment. The Superintendent or designee shall work with staff and parents/guardians to develop meaningful opportunities at all grade levels for parents/guardians to be involved in district and school activities; advisory, decision-making, and advocacy roles; and activities to support learning at home.
(cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. 0420.1 - School-Based Program Coordination)
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(cf. 0420.5 - School-Based Decision Making (cf. 0520.1 - High Priority Schools Grant Program) (cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 1230 - School-Connected Organizations) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
Parents/guardians shall be notified of their rights to be informed about and to participate in their children's education and of the opportunities available to them to do so.
(cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
The Superintendent or designee shall regularly evaluate and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the district's parent involvement efforts, including, but not limited to, input from parents/guardians and school staff on the adequacy of parent involvement opportunities and barriers that may inhibit parent/guardian participation.
(cf. 0500 - Accountability)
Title I Schools
Each year the Superintendent or designee shall identify specific objectives of the district's parent involvement program for schools that receive Title I funding. He/she shall ensure that parents/guardians are consulted and participate in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the parent involvement program. (Education Code 11503)
(cf. 6171 - Title I Programs)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's parent involvement strategies are jointly developed with and agreed upon by parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs. Those strategies shall establish expectations for parent involvement and describe how the district will carry out each activity listed in 20 USC 6318. (20 USC 6318)
The Superintendent or designee shall consult with parents/guardians of participating students in the planning and implementation of parent involvement programs, activities, and regulations. He/she also shall involve parents/guardians of participating students in decisions regarding how the district's Title I funds will be allotted for parent involvement activities. (20 USC 6318)
(cf. 3100 - Budget)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school receiving Title I funds develops a school-level parent involvement policy in accordance with 20 USC 6318.
Non-Title I Schools
The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does not receive federal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the education of their children, including, but not limited to, strategies describing how the district and schools will address the purposes and goals described in Education Code 11502. (Education Code 11504) Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 11500-11506 Programs to encourage parent involvement 48985 Notices in languages other than English 51101 Parent rights and responsibilities 64001 Single plan for student achievement LABOR CODE 230.8 Time off to visit child's school UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6311 Parental notice of teacher qualifications and student achievement 6312 Local educational agency plan 6314 Schoolwide programs 6316 School improvement 6318 Parent involvement Scott Valley Junior High 117 117
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 35.104 Definitions, auxiliary aids and services 35.160 Communications
Management Resources: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Parent Involvement: Development of Effective and Legally Compliant Policies, Governance and Policy Services Policy Briefs, August 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES 89-01 Parent Involvement in the Education of Their Children, rev. 1994 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NON-REGULATORY GUIDANCE Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, April 23, 2004 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education, Family, School, Community Partnerships: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf California Parent Center: http://parent.sdsu.edu California State PTA: http://www.capta.org National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: http://www.ncpie.org National PTA: http://www.pta.org No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb Parent Information and Resource Centers: http://www.pirc-info.net Parents as Teachers National Center: http://www.parentsasteachers.org U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Policy SCOTT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT adopted: January 21, 2009 Fort Jones, California
13.3 Scott Valley Junior High School Parental Involvement Policy
Part I: General Expectations
Scott Valley Junior High agrees to implement the following statutory requirements: • The school will jointly develop with parents, distribute to parents of participating children, a School Parental Involvement Policy that the school and parents of participating children agree on. • The school will notify parents about the School Parental Involvement Policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, will distribute this policy to parents in a language the parents can understand. • The school will make the School Parental Involvement Policy available to the local community. • The school will periodically update the School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school • The school will adopt the school’s school-parent compact as a component of its School Parental Involvement Policy. • The school agrees to be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities and procedures in accordance with this definition: Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; b. that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school; c. that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; d. the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
Part II: Description of How the School Will Implement Required School Parental Involvement Policy Components
1. Scott Valley Junior High will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and joint agreement of its School Parental Involvement Policy and its school-wide plan, if applicable, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way under section 1118(b) of the ESEA:
The following will be disseminated to parents for review through newsletters, informational meetings, back to school packets, advisory committees, and school site council: • District Parental Involvement Policy; • School Parental Involvement Policy; • Student-Parent-School Compact; • Parent Notices as they apply to the Title I, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance. Scott Valley Junior High 118 118
2. Scott Valley Junior High will convene an annual meeting during the first quarter of the school year at a number of flexible and convenient times to inform parents of the following: • That their child’s school participates in Title I, • About the requirements of Title I, • Of their rights to be involved, • About their school’s participation in Title I.
3. Scott Valley Junior High will provide information about Title I programs to parents of participating children in a timely manner: • Newsletters; • “Back to School” Night; • School Site Council; • Back to School Packets;
4. Scott Valley Junior High will provide parents of participating children a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, the proficiency levels students are expected to meet, and an opportunity for parents of participating children to provide suggestions as practicably possible through: • School Site Council Meetings; • Parent-Teacher Conferences; • School Board Meetings; • IEP’s (Individual Education Plan); • SST (Student Study Teams); • Needs Assessment Surveys; •Title I Annual Meetings; •On-line grades available to parents and students.
5. Scott Valley Junior High will submit to the district any parent comments if the school-wide plan under section (1114)(b)(2) is not satisfactory to parents of participating children. Submission of comments will be made to the Superintendent and parent will be notified by the district for conference.
Part III: Shared Responsibilities for High Student Academic Achievement
1. Scott Valley Junior High will build the schools’ and parent’s capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, through the following activities specifically described below: • Newsletters; • “Back to School” Night; • Orientation Day • Parent-Teacher Conferences; • School Site Council; • Back to School Packets;
2. Scott Valley Junior High will incorporate the school-parent-student compact as a component of its School Parental Involvement Policy and will be disseminated in the Back to School Packets at the beginning of every school year.
3. Scott Valley Junior High will, with the assistance of the district, provide assistance to parents of children served by the school in understanding topics such as the following: • The State’s academic content standards; • The State’s student academic achievement standards; • The State and Local Academic Assessments including alternate assessments; • The requirement of Title I; • How to monitor their child’s progress, and • How to work with educators.
4. Scott Valley Junior High will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, ensure that information related to the school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent to the parent of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request, and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
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TO: SVUSD Board of Trustees
FROM: Garren Hanon
PRESENTATION DATE: March 11
TOPIC: Handbook Changes
AGENDA STATEMENT
The Board will review and provide input on the 20/21 Handbook Changes
HISTORY
ANALYSIS
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that the Board No major changes at this time. Only minor changes to staffing and positions will be required.
120 120 Etna Elementary School Parent/Student Handbook
2019 - 2020
Garren Hanon, Principal
220 Collier Way Etna, California 96027 (530) 467-3320 www.svusd.us
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Welcome to Etna Elementary School
Our Vision:
It is the vision of Etna Elementary School parents and staff to offer quality experiential learning opportunities through grant and categorical program funding and to extend standards based learning objectives to natural learning environments such as outdoor learning centers and educational field trips.
Office Hours and Contact Information 8:00am to 3:30pm Monday – Friday Phone: (530) 467-3320 Fax: (530) 467-3465 www.svusd.us
Principal Garren Hanon
School Secretary Nicole Stacher
School Colors and Mascot Our school colors are red, white, and black. Our school mascot is the Mustang. Each Monday is Mustang Monday, and all students and staff are encouraged to wear school colors.
Scott Valley Unified School District Mission: “To ensure high levels of learning for all students”
Superintendent Marie Caldwell
Scott Valley Unified Board of Trustees Jennifer Thackeray, President Tammi Bennett, Clerk Gary Black Conrad Croy Marnia Brownell
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District office and school information for the Teachers Grade Level and Email Scott Valley Unified School District Taylor Dowling TK [email protected] District Office Raylene Lang K 11918 Main Street, PO Box 687 [email protected] Fort Jones, CA 96032 Susan Callaghan 1 Superintendent: Marie Caldwell [email protected] Phone: (530) 468-2727 Julie Sutter 1 Email: [email protected] [email protected] Kerry Wessell 2 Etna Elementary School [email protected] 220 Collier Way Hayley Moyles 3 Etna, CA 96027 [email protected] Principal: Garren Hanon Lisa Theofanides 4 Phone: (530) 467-3320 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Kylie Leutzinger 5 [email protected] Etna High School 400 Howell Avenue Specialists Title Etna, CA 96027 Michele Murphy Resource Specialist/Title I Principal: Regina Hanna [email protected] Phone: (530) 467-3244 Kathryn Young Theater Arts Email: [email protected] [email protected] Susan Houg Title VI Fort Jones Elementary School [email protected] 11501 Mathews Street Alexis McDonald Science/Outdoor Ed. Fort Jones, CA 96032 [email protected] Principal: Joy Isbell Phone: (530) 468-2412 Classified Staff Title Email: [email protected] Holly Cousineau SAFE Coordinator Pat Lytken Cook Scott Valley Junior High School Kristy Sweezey Food Service Worker 237 Butte Street Justin Allen Maintenance Fort Jones, CA 96032 Melanie Mendenhall Site Coordinator/Teacher Principal: Tana Piersall Bridgette Gomes Preschool Teacher Phone: (530) 468-5565 Keely Pindell Title I Paraprofessional Email: [email protected] Emi Loogman RSP Paraprofessional Laurie Sweezey Paraprofessional Scott River High School Deena Hahn Paraprofessional 450 Campus Way Aileen Hildebrand SAFE Assistant Etna, CA 96027 Nicole Stacher Paraprofessional Principal: Regina Hanna Irene Martin Librarian Phone: (530) 467-5279 Randi Scroggins Maintenance/Custodian Email: [email protected] Thelia Palmer SAFE Assistant
County Office Staff Title Diana Barden School Nurse Annie Kramer, PhD School Psychologist Debbie Pindell Speech Pathologist 3
123 123 Mary Goss Special Day Teacher In order to participate in an after-school or during-school extra-curricular activity, students must do the following. ● Be in school all day until dismissed to attend the School Expectations activity. ● Be in school all day on Friday if the activity is on Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Responsible a Saturday. ● Be in school all day the day prior to the activity if School Schedule the student will be leaving for the activity before 7:30-8:15 Morning Recess school starts the next day. 8:20 Instruction Time ● Not be tardy for school on the event day. 9:55-10:15 Recess (K-5) 11:45-12:25 K-3 Lunch and Recess 11:55-12:35 4-5 Lunch and Recess 2:30 Primary Dismissal 2:50 Intermediate Dismissal *Friday Dismissal is 1:30
Arrival at School
Upon arriving at school in the mornings students are to set their bags outside their classroom and go out to morning Bus Transportation Safety Plan recess. Supervision begins on the yard at 7:30am with breakfast being served at 7:50am and instruction starting Sec. 22112 of the Vehicle Code, effective October 5, at 8:20am. 1999: Not all designated bus stops are red-light stops. However, whenever a bus displays flashing red lights, all Attendance and Tardies traffic in both directions of the bus must stop until the red lights are turned off. Violators will be reported to the Consistent attendance is essential to your child’s California Highway Patrol. educational progress. Frequent absences and habitual tardiness disrupt not only your child’s daily program, but Loading and Unloading Students it can interrupt the learning of others. Please plan vacations during school breaks. Each student is only The driver of a school bus shall operate warning lights and excused for three illness days; all other absences are signs at all school bus stops and at all times when the considered unexcused. school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading students. This is done regardless of whether the The beginning of the school day is an important part of students must cross the highway or a private road. your child’s day and sets the educational stage for the rest of the day. Being on time to school develops an important In addition, the driver shall escort students in kindergarten habit and builds responsibility. and grades 1-8 who must cross a highway, roadway or private road. If the bus travels in both directions on the California State Education Code requires parents of same road, the child shall remain on the bus so that he/she children from ages six to eighteen to send their children to can depart on the correct side of the road. school. The only valid reasons that students may be excused from school attendance include the following: The driver shall stop to load/unload students only at a ● Personal illness school bus stop designated for students by the school ● Observing a religious holiday district. A student may not depart the bus at any stop other ● Court appearance than his/her own unless he/she has a note that has been ● Attending a funeral authorized by the school office.
Attendance for Extra Curricular Activities
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124 124 ● Students shall keep bus clean and neat and refrain from damaging it. Students will be liable for any damage or defacing done. ● No animals (including insects, reptiles, etc.) shall be permitted on school bus except for a guide dog (properly muzzled) for a blind person, as per CAC Title 5, Sec 14252. Bus Rules and Procedures ● Lighting of matches at any time is prohibited. ● Any object or material capable of producing Students are expected to be Safe, Respectful, and injury to students or damage to the bus is Responsible. prohibited. ● Students who do not promptly obey the directions ● Students being transported in a school bus shall be of the driver or who do not obey these regulations under the authority of and responsible directly to shall lose his/her privilege of being transported by the driver of the bus (CAC Title 5, Sec. 14263). bus and/or subject to whatever other corrective ● It is the student’s responsibility to be on time for action deemed appropriate by driver and/or school the bus both morning and afternoon and any other administrator. scheduled bus runs. ● If the bus is approaching a stop, a student shall *Note 1: Cell phones are on the buses to permit contact never cross the street, but rather wait for the driver with the school office or parents when an emergency to escort him/her across the street. exists. ● Students shall wait for the bus to come to a complete stop, red lights have been activated, and *Note 2: Be aware that surveillance cameras are used the door has opened. to identify and address discipline problems. They are ● Students shall keep all parts of their bodies inside located in the front of each bus. They record video and the bus at all times. audio data. ● Students shall refrain from boisterous conduct, unnecessary noises, or loud conversation. Bus Violations ● Nothing may be thrown in or from the bus. ● All profanity or vulgar talk is strictly prohibited. When a bus rider is guilty of misconduct, they will be ● Students shall remain seated at all times while bus reported to the school principal. The consequences for bus is in motion. violations are as follows. ● Drivers will carry only regularly assigned st ● 1 citation: Warning or possible bus riding students; they will be discharged only at school, their assigned stops or place of pick-up. suspension nd ● Students must have written permission or parents ● 2 citation: 3-day bus riding suspension rd present to be discharged anywhere else and that ● 3 citation: 2-week bus riding suspension th ● 4 citation: Balance of year bus riding suspension must be a designated stop. ● Students will not board bus until driver is present and ready to make his/her run. Students will form *Immediate suspension for threatened or actual bodily in an orderly line at least fourteen feet back from harm. the edge of the roadway and six feet from the bus *Incidents of a serious nature may result in immediate door if possible. suspension from bus privileges. ● Students shall unload in an orderly manner, *Students who have lost bus riding privileges are not without crowding, shoving, or pushing. allowed to ride on field trips, athletic events or band ● Students may eat and drink on the bus with trips. driver’s permission only. Food and litter shall not *Students suspended from riding the bus must be allowed to become loose on the bus. continue to attend school. It is the responsibility of the ● Drivers may assign any or all students to parent or guardian to ensure that the student attends designated seats. school. ● Students shall keep hands to themselves.
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125 125 Child Abuse ● Sexual harassment of students or staff is strictly prohibited. All school employees are required by law to report ● Weapons, replicas of weapons, and antique suspected child abuse to Child Protective Services. weapons are strictly prohibited on school grounds.
Student Dress Code
In the interest of safety and modesty, students should wear appropriate clothing to school. Any clothing with symbols, words, or pictures that promote the use of drugs or alcohol, are violent in nature or are sexually explicit, are Rules of Student Conduct not allowed at school. Bare backs, bare midriffs, and low-slung attire that reveals underwear is also Students, parents and staff members are all expected to be inappropriate clothing at our school. Shoulder Safe, Respectful and Responsible. straps/sleeves need to be at least 2 finger width. Students are encouraged to wear shoes appropriate for physical ● Chewing of gum is not permitted at school, unless activity. Flip flops and slides are discouraged and could it is a special privilege allowed by staff. result in exclusion from physical activities and recess ● Please remove hats when entering buildings. games. ● Intimidating another person (verbally or physically) and fighting are strictly prohibited. Suspension ● Throwing rocks, sand, snowballs, or any other dangerous object is not permitted. Suspension means the removal of a student from ongoing ● Students are to walk quietly inside the buildings. instruction for the purpose of adjustment. Students may be ● Bikes are not to be ridden on campus during the assigned an in-school suspension. In this case, the student school day. will be sent with his/her class materials to the office and ● Skates, skateboards, and scooters are not will work under the supervision of the principal and/or permitted on campus at any time. secretary. In more severe cases the student will be required ● Restroom Use: to remain at home for the length of suspension. Please o Inside restrooms are for grades 1-3 reference education code on page 7. o Restrooms across from the library are for grades 4-5 Expulsion ● Baseball has to be played at a backstop and no one is allowed to be a catcher. Metal bats are not Expulsion is an action taken by the Board of Trustees for allowed at recess; hard balls are not allowed. severe or prolonged breaches of the discipline code by a ● Balls may be kicked on the fields or upper court student. Expulsion, except for single acts of a grave areas. Please do not kick balls on the basketball nature, is usually reserved for cases where there is a courts. history of misconduct and where other forms of discipline, ● Electronic devices and toys (i.e. iPods, CD including suspension, have failed. Please reference players, card collections, etc.) from home are not education code on page 7. allowed unless the teacher requests these as part of a classroom project. Neither the school nor the district are responsible for lost or stolen items from home. ● Cell phones must be turned off and stored in the student’s backpack during school hours. Student cell phone use is prohibited during school hours. Students who need to call home must have permission from their classroom teacher or the office staff and call from a school phone.
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126 126 Suspension Offenses ED Code Violations 48900 A student may be suspended or expelled for the following offenses: Stolen or attempting to steal school property or private property (EC 48900 g)
Drug paraphernalia (EC 48900 j)
Disrupted school activities or willfully defied the authority of school personnel (EC 48900 k) Knowingly received stolen school or private property (EC 48900 l) Possessed an imitation firearm (EC 48900 m) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault (EC 48900 n) Harassed, threatened, or intimidated a pupil (EC 48900 o) Forgery
False fire alarm
Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury (EC 48900 a 1) Possessed, sold or furnished firearm, knife, explosive, or other dangerous object (EC 48900 b)
Unlawfully possessed, used, sold, or otherwise furnished or been under the influence of any controlled substance or intoxicant (EC 48900 c) Unlawfully offered, arranged, or negotiated to sell any controlled substance or intoxicant, and either sold, delivered, or otherwise furnished to any person a controlled substance or intoxicant
(EC 48900 d)
Committed robbery or extortion (EC 48900e) Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or to private property (EC 48900 f) Possessed or used tobacco (EC 48900 h) Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense. (EC 48900a2) Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity. (EC 48900 i) Committed sexual harassment (EC 48900.2)
Caused, attempted to cause, threatened to cause, or participated in an act of hate violence. (EC 48900.3)
Engaged in harassment, threats, or intimidation directed at a student or a group of students (EC 48900.4)
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Earthquake Emergency System and Disaster Preparedness Plan
Mandatory Recommendation and Mandatory Recognizing that California will continue to experience Expulsion (48915) moderate to severe earthquakes, and in compliance with a The principal, superintendent or designee shall legislative measure, Scott Valley Unified School Board recommend and the Board shall expel any student has instituted preparedness training for staff and students. found at school or at a school activity committing “Drop and Cover” Drills are held to ensure that students any of the following acts and staff will act instinctively in an emergency. The district also realizes that the school building could be used
as a community shelter and the office assigned as disaster Possessed, sold, or furnished a firearm (EC 48915 c1) headquarters under disaster conditions. The administrator Brandished a knife at another person (48915c2) will act as the director. Unlawfully sold a controlled substance (48915c3) Committed or attempted to commit a sexual assault Enrollment Requirements (48915c4) Possessed an explosive (48915c5) The laws concerning health issues are numerous and must be followed by parents. Please read the following requirements carefully. State Requirements: 1. A physical examination within 18 months prior Mandatory Suspension and Recommendation for entering first grade Expulsion (48915) 2. Up-to-date immunizations Unless the principal or superintendent finds that 3. A listing of the child’s allergies and/or any health expulsion is inappropriate due to particular concerns and medications District Information Requirements: circumstances, the principal, superintendent, or 1. A certified birth certificate designee shall recommend a student’s expulsion 2. Resident in the Scott Valley School District for any of the following acts: 3. Occupation of parents 4. Primary language spoken in the home Caused serious physical injury to another person (EC 5. An emergency telephone number. 48915a1) Any concerns regarding exceptions should be referred to Possessed a knife or other dangerous object (EC the school office. 48915a2) Unlawfully possessed a controlled substance (EC Experiential Learning 48915a3) Committed robbery or extortion (EC48915a4) We are committed to providing experiences from which Committed assault or battery upon any school students can learn and apply their knowledge beyond the employee (EC 48915a5) classroom setting. These experiences are directly related to the information being discussed in class and relate to
the state standards we are required to teach. There are
three primary components of our experiential learning
program.
● Field Experiences
● Service Learning
● Science Lab and Outdoor Learning Center
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128 128 Participation in these experiences is critical to ensuring check-up, they may sign a waiver. If your child has had a that students can apply knowledge, enjoy learning health check-up by your family doctor during the 18 and participate in their community. months before he enters first grade, your doctor may sign a form saying this check-up has been done.
Communicable Diseases
If your child complains of stomach, earache, sore throat, cold symptoms, or has not been free of fever for at least 24 hours, he/she should be kept home for observation and General Health care. If your child has a communicable disease, please contact the school for guidelines on when they may safely return to school. Immunizations: Any child with an oral temperature of 100° or over will ● Parents or guardian must provide the dates of each be sent home. immunization received. ● Students not meeting the standards will be excluded from school by authorization of the Medication health department. ● To protect the health of all students and staff and California State Law states that medications may not be to curtail the spread of infectious diseases, the dispensed by school personnel without a physician’s order. Governing Board shall cooperate with state and Occasionally a child under medical care may continue to local public health agencies to encourage and attend school. In these special cases, school personnel may facilitate immunization of all district students administer medication when parents provide a physician’s against preventable diseases. Each student order, which includes name of medication, dosage, time, enrolling for the first time in a district elementary and duration that the medicine is to be given to the child. or secondary school, preschool, or child care and development program shall present an Health Screening immunization record from any authorized private or public health care provider certifying that Vision and hearing screenings are completed upon request, he/she has received all required immunizations in by the school nurse. Parents are contacted for follow-up if accordance with law. Students shall be excluded the student fails the screening. Dental screenings are from school or exempted from immunization offered to all students, kindergarten through fifth grade requirements only as allowed by law. Each with parent permission. transfer student shall be requested to present his/her immunization record upon registration. Accidents Child Health and Disability Prevention Program If a child incurs a minor injury, basic first aid is used. The Child Health and Disability Prevention Program Cuts and skin abrasions are washed and a sterile bandage requires all children to have a health check-up or is applied, if necessary. screening before entering first grade. It also includes periodic health screenings for persons under age twenty If an accident other than that of minor nature occurs to one who are eligible for Medi-Cal. your child, we will make every effort to contact you. If contact cannot be made, we will contact your doctor All children who enter first grade must present their and/or the clinic for treatment. school district with a certificate, signed by a doctor, showing that they have received the health check-up. If If your child is hurt or injured while on the school grounds parents do not want their child to have the health at any time, it is important that he/she report the injury
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129 129 immediately to the adult who is in charge. An accident District Meal Charge Policy report will then be recorded in the office. Leaving School during the School Day I. PURPOSE OF POLICY:
For the welfare and protection of your child, your cooperation in the following will be appreciated: The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent meal account procedures throughout the district. ● Children leaving the school during the day must Unpaid charges place a financial strain on the food bring a signed note from home permitting the service department. The goals of this standard of school to excuse him/her. practice are: ● Parents are to pick up their child at the school • To treat all students with dignity in the office after signing him/her out. Parents are not to go directly to the classroom. The office personnel serving line regarding meal accounts will retrieve your child. This is a continued effort • To support positive situations with district to minimize disruption to the learning process. staff, district business policies, student and parent/guardian to the maximum extent
possible • To establish policies that are age appropriate • To encourage parent/guardian to assume the responsibility of prepaid meal payments and to promote self-responsibility of the student
Meals Program • To establish a consistent district policy regarding charges and collection of charges Breakfast and lunch are served every school day. Menus are sent home at the beginning of the month. Students II. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY: from a household whose income is appropriate, are eligible for meals at free or reduced prices. • The School Secretary: Responsible for Breakfast Prices: maintaining charge records and notifying the student’s parent/guardian. ● K-5 grade students: $1.25 ● Reduced price: $.30 ● Adults: $2.25 • The Parent/Guardian: Pre-Pay on student ● Milk: $.30 meal accounts.
Second Chance Breakfast Price: III. ADMINISTRATION ● All students: $1.25
Lunch Prices: 1. Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced price meal benefit. Any family that ● K-5 grade students: $2.00 falls into a negative balance will receive a ● Reduced price: $.40 written notification to encourage them to ● Adults: $3.50 apply for free or reduced price meal benefits. ● Milk: $.30 School Secretaries and District office staff are *If your child brings a lunch from home, he/she can available to provide assistance with purchase milk for $.30. This includes students on the completing an “Application for Free and free/reduced meal program. Reduced Price Meals”.
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130 130 a. Every two weeks overdue slips in an 2. District policy requires that all meals must be individual envelope will be sent to the prepaid. Payments are accepted in the school student’s classroom to be handed out office daily for pre-payments or for the day of to the student by the teacher for service. Written notification of prepayment negative balances. Overdue slips will options occurs at the beginning of each school be mailed for a negative balance of year, is given to each new transfer student, is $10 or more. posted on the school website and District food b. Calls on delinquent accounts are made service websites, and is included in the on a weekly basis to try to collect student handbook. payment. c. Accounts not paid in a timely manner 3. Families will be notified of the school Meal to the school site will be assigned to Charge Policy in writing before the school the District office for further year begins and with each new transfer collection efforts. student. This policy will also be posted on the d. All delinquent accounts at the school website and District food service beginning of May of the current websites, and is included in the student school year may be subject to outside handbook. collections for payment.
Elementary students and Middle School 4. 6. The District may establish a long-term students: Negative balances are considered payment plan at the District office level for delinquent. households struggling to pay back a negative a. Every two weeks overdue slips in an balance. This will allow the District to work individual envelope will be sent to the with individual families to establish longer student’s classroom to be handed out repayment plans and to continue pursuing to the student by the teacher for collection efforts when children change negative balances. Overdue slips will schools within the district or move to a new be mailed for a negative balance of school outside the district. If the household is $10 or more. not following the established payment plan b. Calls on delinquent accounts are made then the account may be subject to on a weekly basis to collect payment. collections. c. Accounts not paid in a timely manner to the school site will be assigned to School Support Programs and Services the District office for further collection efforts. Parents may request a referral to any of the available d. All delinquent accounts at the programs anytime throughout the school year. beginning of May of the current school Annual Notification year may be subject to outside Special Education and Related Services collections for payment. Pursuant to Board Policy 6164.5 and Education Code High School students: Negative balances are 56301, all parents/guardians have a right to request a considered delinquent. referral for a child who may need special education and related services. Such a referral includes: identification, 11
131 131 assessment, instructional planning, implementation and The school nurse is on campus several days per month. In review, and procedures. addition to hearing and vision screening, she plays an Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to discuss this important role in: matter with the regular classroom teacher, resource ● Providing health education resources for teachers. specialist or principal. A referral can be initiated at any ● Maintaining health records for children. time. Early intervention is the best approach. ● Contacting parents regarding illness, health problems, and excessive absence observed at Title I Program school. ● Conditions and/or hazards, which may affect the This program is designed to better meet the reading needs operation of the school. of students. The Title I program offers small group instruction school wide. Intervention strategies assist School Psychologist students in reading, writing, or math instruction integrated with regular classroom instruction. These services are Our county school psychologist is on campus one day per provided to students performing below grade-level week. The psychologist is available to provide testing and expectations. psychological information beyond the scope of the classroom teacher. All psychological testing requires English Language Development (ELD) Program written parental permission.
This program is designed to develop fluency in speaking, Speech and Language Specialist reading and writing English for students whose primary language is not English. The program also strives to The speech and language specialist is on campus one day enhance self-esteem, promote cross-cultural per week. This specialist works with children who are in understanding, and provide equal opportunity for need of specialized and developmental instruction in academic instruction. language proficiency, primarily speaking and hearing.
Resource Specialist/Special Education Siskiyou After School For Everyone (SAFE) The resource specialist is a classroom teacher with special certification in special education and learning disabilities. Parents please register your children in the Siskiyou After The resource specialist provides specific prescriptive School For Everyone (SAFE) program at Etna instruction in academic areas and plays an active role as a Elementary. The program provides a healthy snack, resource to teachers in designing and implementing tutoring time, physical activity as well as enrichment teaching strategies for students with learning difficulties. activities in science, music and the arts. The program Services are also provided to non-disabled children. operates from the time school is dismissed until 6:00pm, Pursuant to BP 6164.4, all parents/guardians have a right Monday through Friday. Our SAFE coordinator is Holly to request a referral for a child who may need special Cousineau and she can be reached at 467-3320 or by email education services. A referral may be initiated at any time. [email protected] Please contact the school office.
Science Lab School Accountability Report Card (SARC) We are excited to have Alexis McDonald on our staff in a The School Accountability Report Card (SARC) for Etna part-time capacity. She serves as our science instructor Elementary School is available on the schools website and and uses the science lab and outdoor learning center for in hard copy in the school office. instruction.
Snow Days
In the event that school is canceled because of excessive amounts of snow, you will receive a telephone call via our
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132 132 telephone tree. If you do not have a phone, and the bus 48980, 52244 Notice of availability of state funds to cover costs of advanced placement exam fees does not arrive at its regularly scheduled time (or shortly 48980 Parent and student must be provided a copy of policy on thereafter), you must assume a snow day has been called. student access to the internet 49063, 49091.14 Notice of availability of course prospectus Whenever possible, KYRE 1490 AM and KSYC 103.9 49510-49520 Notice of free and reduced-priced meals FM will broadcast the snow day alert. 49472, 48980 Notice of availability of insurance 51550 Parents may exempt pupil from sex education instruction 58501 Notice of alternative schools 20 USC 1681-1688, 42 Notice of nondiscrimination on basis of sex, disability, Student Accident Insurance USC 2001d-7 ethnicity or lack of English skills 46014 The right to excuse pupil for religious reasons 49403 The right to exempt pupil from immunization Etna Elementary offers supplemental accident insurance 49423 The right to allow the nurse to assist with medication for accidents that occur on the bus or on the school 49472 Exempt pupil from medical or hospital services 51240 Exempt the pupil from health, family life, sex education grounds. This is a district-paid program. The insurance is instruction if they conflict with religious beliefs supplemental only and should not be considered primary 49451 Exempt the pupil from physical exams, vision and hearing screenings insurance. 56031 The right to apply for special tuition payments when the district cannot provide the appropriate special education program Testing 49063 Access and right to challenge the content of child’s records 49073 No address or phone information may be released without parental permission Students at Etna Elementary are involved in the 49480 Parents are to inform designated school employees of the type of medication, dosage, and physician if not for standardized testing as prescribed by the State of non-episodic condition California. Students in third through fifth grades will 48910 Parent must be asked to attend a meeting concerning the suspension no later than the third day participate. In addition to state standardized testing, fifth 48912 Notification of suspension grade will complete a Physical Education assessment, first 49065 Parents following procedures must be granted their child’s records for use during school hours grade a diagnostic reading assessment, and all grades 49067 There must be a conference or written report when the ongoing district benchmark assessments. teacher becomes aware that a student is failing 49068 Upon transfer, the records may be obtained if requested. The parent has the right to challenge the content 49069 Parents have absolute access to student records related to Volunteers their children 49077 The parents and student must be notified prior to the release VISITORS MUST CHECK IN AT THE OFFICE. of information pursuant to a court order 48914 Notification in writing at least ten days prior to an expulsion We welcome volunteers. Volunteers will be issued a hearing 51820 Notification at least 15 days prior to venereal disease visitor sticker at the office upon arrival. There are many education course areas in which to help the school community including, 60650 Parent must give written consent to allow student to take test, survey or written questionnaire concerning personal beliefs classroom assistance with academic subjects, art activities, 87044 Parent is to be notified if student is released to a peace officer field trips, library, school pictures, communications, fundraisers, and playground supervision.
Notice to Parents/Guardians
Notice to Parents and Guardians ● Parent/guardians have the right to request Parental Notification (BP 5145.6) information regarding the professional Education Codes and Privacy Rights: qualifications of their child’s teacher and 17612, 48980.3 Notice of pesticide product, active ingredients, internet address to access information paraprofessional. 35291, 35291.5, 48980 Notification of district and site discipline rules 37616 Before implementing a continuous school program, a school district must consult with parents of students who would be Parents of English Language Learner Students affected 48205, 48980 Absence for justifiable personal reasons 48205, 48980 Students grade/credit cannot be reduced due to excused In addition, the parents of limited English Proficient absence if work or test has been completed 48206e, 48207, 48208, Availability of home/hospital instruction for students with (English language learner) students participating in a 48980 temporary disabilities language instruction program shall be notified, not later 48216, 48980 Pupils may be excluded from school because pupil is not immunized than 30 days after the beginning of the school year, of the 48980 Notification that parents have the option of their pupil following. attending a school in which the parent/guardian works within the boundaries of the district 48980, 231.5 Parent must be provided a copy of the sexual harassment policy as related to students ● The reasons for the identification of their child as limited English proficient and in need of 13
133 133 placement in a language instruction educational program; ● The child’s level of English proficiency, how such level was assessed, and the status of the child’s academic achievement; ● The methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is, or will be participating, and the methods of instruction used in other available programs, including how such programs differ in content, instructional goals, and the use of English and a native language in instruction; ● How the program in which their child is in, or will be participating in, will meet the educational strengths and needs of their child; ● How such a program will specifically help their child learn English and meet age-appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation; ● The specific exit requirements for the program, including the expected rate of transition from such a program into classrooms that are not tailored for limited English proficient children, and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school, if applicable; ● In the case of a child with a disability, how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child; ● Information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance detailing the right of parents to have their child immediately removed from such a program upon their request, and the options parents have to decline to enroll their child in such a program or choose another program or method of instruction, if available, and assisting parents in selecting among various programs if more than one program is offered.
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134 134 Etna Elementary School
School Site Parental Involvement Policy Part II: Description of How the School Will Implement Required School Parental Involvement Policy Part I: General Expectations Components
Etna Elementary agrees to implement the following 1. Etna Elementary will take the following actions to statutory requirements: involve parents in the joint development and joint agreement of its School Parental Involvement Policy and ● The school will jointly develop with parents, its school-wide plan, in an organized, ongoing, and timely distribute to parents of participating children, a way under section 1118(b) of the ESEA: School Parental Involvement Policy that the school and parents of participating children agree The following will be disseminated to parents for review on. through newsletters, informational meetings, back to ● The school will notify parents about the School Parental Involvement Policy in an understandable school packets, advisory committees, and school site and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, council: will distribute this policy to parents in a language the parents can understand. ● District Parental Involvement Policy ● The school will make the School Parental ● School Parental Involvement Policy Involvement Policy available to the local ● Student-Parent-School Compact community. ● Parental Notices as they apply to the Title I, Part ● The school will periodically update the School A Non-Regulatory Guidance Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing 2. Etna Elementary will convene an annual meeting needs of parents and the school. ● The school will adopt the school’s school-parent during the first month of the school year at a convenient compact as a component of its School Parental time to inform parents of the following: Involvement Policy. ● The school agrees to be governed by the following ● That their child’s school participates in Title I statutory definition of parental involvement, and ● About the requirements of Title I will carry out programs, activities and procedures ● Of their rights to be involved in accordance with this definition: ● About their school’s participation in Title I
3. Etna Elementary will provide information about Title I a. Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful programs to parents of participating children in a timely communication involving student academic learning and manner by using the following: other school activities, including ensuring that parents ● Newsletters play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; ● Parent/Student/Teacher Meet and Greet ● School Site Council b. that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in ● Back to School/Enrollment Packets their child’s education at school, ● Parent-Student Handbook ● Email Directory c. that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and 4. Etna Elementary will provide parents of Title I on advisory committees to assist in the education of their participating children a description and explanation of the child; curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic d. the carrying out of other activities, such as those assessment used to measure student progress, the described in section 1118 of the ESEA. proficiency levels students are expected to meet, and an
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135 135 opportunity for parents of participating children to provide ● The State’s academic content standards suggestions through: ● The State’s student academic achievement standards ● School Site Council Meetings ● The State and Local Academic Assessments ● Parent-Teacher Conferences including alternate assessments ● School Board Meetings ● The requirement of Title I ● Title I Annual Meetings ● How to monitor their child’s progress ● IEP (Individual Education Plan) ● How to work with educators ● SST (Student Study Teams) ● Needs Assessment Surveys 4. Etna Elementary will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, ensure that information related to the school 5. Etna Elementary will submit to the district any parent and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent comments if the school-wide plan under section to the parent of participating children in an understandable (1114)(b)(2) is not satisfactory to parents of participating and uniform format, including alternative formats upon Title I children. Submission of comments will be made to request, and to the extent practicable, in a language the the Superintendent and parents will be notified by the parents can understand. district for a conference. Schools in Program Improvement or Corrective Action Part III: Shared Responsibilities for High Student Academic Achievement Any school that has been identified for Program Improvement or Corrective Action must promptly notify 1. Etna Elementary will build the schools’ and parent’s parents as follows: capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a ● An explanation of what the identification means, partnership among the school involved, parents, and the and how the school compares in terms of community to improve student academic achievement, academic achievement to other elementary schools or secondary schools served by the LEA through the following activities specifically described and the state educational agency involved; below: ● The reasons for the identification and explanation of what the school identified for school ● Newsletters improvement is doing to address the problem of ● Parent/Student/Teacher Meet and Greet low achievement; ● Parent-Teacher Conferences ● An explanation of what the LEA or state ● Parent-Student Handbook educational agency is doing to help the school ● Parent Volunteers in the Classroom address the achievement problem; ● Parent Volunteers in the Science Lab ● An explanation of how the parents can become ● School Site Council involved in addressing the academic issues that ● Back to School/Enrollment Packets caused the school to be identified for school ● Class Parties improvement; ● Field Trips ● An explanation of the parents’ option to transfer
their child to another public school, with 2. Etna Elementary will incorporate the transportation provided, or to obtain supplemental school-parent-student compact as a component of its educational services for the child, as applicable. School Parental Involvement Policy and will be disseminated in the Parent-Student Handbook at the beginning of every school year.
3. Etna Elementary will, with the assistance of the district, provide assistance to parents of children served by the school in understanding topics such as the following:
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136 136 conducted by the LEA, which is funded directly by, or that receives or benefits from any state financial assistance.
The UCP shall also be used when addressing complaints alleging failure to comply with state and/or federal laws in: Adult Education Migrant Education The staff at Etna Elementary School look forward Consolidated Categorical Aid Programs to another year of teaching and learning. We Career Technical and Technical Education and Training appreciate your support and involvement in our Programs school. Child Care and Developmental Programs Child Nutrition Programs Special Education Programs Safety Planning Requirements
A complaint of noncompliance with laws relating to pupil fees may be filed pursuant to the local UCP. A pupil enrolled in a public school shall not be required to pay a pupil fee for participation in an educational activity.
SCOTT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT A pupil fee includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF THE UNIFORM COMPLAINT PROCEDURES (UCP) 1. A fee charged to a pupil as a condition for registering for school or classes, or as a condition 2019 - 2020 for participation in a class or an extracurricular activity, regardless of whether the class or activity For students, employees, parents/guardians, school and is elective or compulsory, or is for credit. district advisory committee members, appropriate private 2. A security deposit, or other payment, that a pupil school officials, and other interested parties is required to make to obtain a lock, locker, book, class apparatus, musical instrument, clothes, or The Scott Valley Unified School District has the primary other materials or equipment. responsibility to insure compliance with applicable state 3. A purchase that a pupil is required to make to and federal laws and regulations and has established obtain materials, supplies, equipment, or clothes procedures to address allegations of unlawful associated with an educational activity. discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying, A pupil fee complaint shall not be filed later than one year and complaints alleging violation of state or federal laws from the date the alleged violation occurred. governing educational programs and the charging of Complaints other than complaints relating to pupil fees unlawful pupil fees. must be filed in writing with the following compliance The Scott Valley Unified School will investigate all officer: allegations of unlawful discrimination, harassment, Name* and/or Title: Mrs. Marie Caldwell Superintendent intimidation or bullying against any protected group as identified in Education Code section 200 and 220 and Unit or office: Scott Valley Unified School District Government Code section 11135, including any actual or perceived characteristics as set forth in Penal Code section Address: 11918 Main Street, Fort Jones, California, 96032 422.55 or on the basis or a person’s association with a Telephone Number: (530) 468-2727 person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any program or activity 17
137 137 A copy of the Scott Valley Unified School District’s UCP policy and complaint procedures shall be available free of *Complaints of noncompliance with laws relating to charge. pupil fees are filed with a principal of a school. A complaint regarding pupil fees may be filed anonymously if the complaint provides evidence or information to support an allegation of noncompliance with laws relating to pupil fees. Scott Valley USD Complaints alleging discrimination, harassment, Board Policy, Parent Involvement intimidation, or bullying, must be filed within six (6) months from the date the alleged discrimination, BP 6020 harassment, intimidation, or bullying, occurred or the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of Instruction the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or The Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians bullying, unless the time for filing is extended by the are their children's first and most influential teachers and superintendent or his or her designee. that sustained parent involvement in the education of their Complaints will be investigated and a written Decision or children contributes greatly to student achievement and a report will be sent to the complainant within sixty (60) positive school environment. The Superintendent or days from the receipt of the complaint. This sixty (60) day designee shall work with staff and parents/guardians to time period may be extended by written agreement of the develop meaningful opportunities at all grade levels for complainant. The LEA person responsible for parents/guardians to be involved in district and school investigating the complaint shall conduct and complete the activities; advisory, decision-making, and advocacy roles; investigation in accordance with sections 4680-4687 and and activities to support learning at home. in accordance with local procedures adopted under section (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) 4621. (cf. 0420.1 - School-Based Program Coordination) The complainant has a right to appeal Scott Valley Unified School District’s Decision to the California Department of (cf. 0420.5 - School-Based Decision Making Education (CDE) by filing a written appeal within 15 days of receiving Scott Valley Unified School District’s (cf. 0520.1 - High Priority Schools Grant Program) Decision. The appeal must include a copy of the complaint (cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools) filed with Scott Valley Unified School District and a copy of Scott Valley Unified School District’s Decision. (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees)
Civil law remedies may be available under state or federal (cf. 1230 - School-Connected Organizations) discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying laws, if applicable. In appropriate cases, an appeal may be filed (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) pursuant to Education Code Section 262.3. A complainant may pursue available civil law remedies outside of Scott (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders) Valley Unified School District’s complaint procedures. Parents/guardians shall be notified of their rights to be Complainants may seek assistance from mediation centers informed about and to participate in their children's or public/private interest attorneys. Civil law remedies that education and of the opportunities available to them to do may be imposed by a court include, but are not limited to, so. injunctions and restraining orders.
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138 138 (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) not receive federal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the The Superintendent or designee shall regularly evaluate education of their children, including, but not limited to, and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the strategies describing how the district and schools will district's parent involvement efforts, including, but not address the purposes and goals described in Education limited to, input from parents/guardians and school staff Code 11502. (Education Code 11504) on the adequacy of parent involvement opportunities and barriers that may inhibit parent/guardian participation. Legal Reference:
(cf. 0500 - Accountability) EDUCATION CODE
Title I Schools 11500-11506 Programs to encourage parent involvement 48985 Notices in languages other than English Each year the Superintendent or designee shall identify 51101 Parent rights and responsibilities specific objectives of the district's parent involvement 64001 Single plan for student achievement program for schools that receive Title I funding. He/she shall ensure that parents/guardians are consulted and LABOR CODE participate in the planning, design, implementation, and 230.8 Time off to visit child's school evaluation of the parent involvement program. (Education Code 11503)
(cf. 6171 - Title I Programs) UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the 6311 Parental notice of teacher qualifications and student achievement 6312 Local educational agency plan district's parent involvement strategies are jointly 6314 Schoolwide programs developed with and agreed upon by parents/guardians of 6316 School improvement students participating in Title I programs. Those strategies 6318 Parent involvement shall establish expectations for parent involvement and describe how the district will carry out each activity listed CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 in 20 USC 6318. (20 USC 6318) 35.104 Definitions, auxiliary aids and services The Superintendent or designee shall consult with 35.160 Communications parents/guardians of participating students in the planning and implementation of parent involvement programs, Management Resources: activities, and regulations. He/she also shall involve parents/guardians of participating students in decisions CSBA PUBLICATIONS regarding how the district's Title I funds will be allotted Parent Involvement: Development of Effective and Legally Compliant for parent involvement activities. (20 USC 6318) Policies, Governance and Policy Services Policy Briefs, August 2006
(cf. 3100 - Budget) STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each 89-01 Parent Involvement in the Education of Their Children, rev. 1994 school receiving Title I funds develops a school-level U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NON-REGULATORY parent involvement policy in accordance with 20 USC GUIDANCE 6318. Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, April 23, 2004 Non-Title I Schools
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139 139 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education, Family, School, Community Partnerships: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf
California Parent Center: http://parent.sdsu.edu California State PTA: http://www.capta.org National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: http://www.ncpie.org National PTA: http://www.pta.org No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb Parent Information and Resource Centers: http://www.pirc-info.net Parents as Teachers National Center: http://www.parentsasteachers.org
U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov
Policy SCOTT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT adopted: January 21, 2009Fort Jones, California
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140 140 (results in F for trimester) 4) alternate placement. All actions will be recorded in the student discipline record.
IN SCHOOL RETENTION - A student may be assigned to an in-school suspension Draft Discipline program at the discretion of a school
official for offenses for which suspension Matrix is permitted. SUSPENSION - The student is informed 2019-2020 Guidelines for Student that he/she is subject to suspension (5 days or less). The student is also informed Behavior regarding the due process procedure. The student's parent/guardian is notified that
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS the student is subject to suspension. Notification to the parent/guardian must Students who become involved in areas of problem behavior will be subject include clear instructions regarding the due to certain disciplinary actions. Depending upon the behavior problem of the process. Recorded in the student discipline student, one or more of the following actions may be taken by school officials. The action taken will be according to Board Policies and State Law. record.
INFORMAL TALK - A school official TRANSFER TO CONTINUATION / (teacher, administrator or counselor) will COMMUNITY DAY/ INDEPENDENT STUDENT PROGRAM (I.S.P.) - A proposed talk with the student to discuss student behavior. The discussion will be recorded involuntary transfer notice may be sent to in the student discipline record. Multiple the parent/guardian to initiate the transfer informal talks will result in a formal parent for the student to receive special conference. behavioral and educational services. Parents/students have an opportunity to DETENTION - Will be served at lunchtime in appeal per Board Policy. a designated room. Students must bring work with them (any student sent to the EXPULSION - The student is informed that office for disciplinary reasons will receive he/she is subject to expulsion. The student an automatic detention unless otherwise is also informed regarding their due noted in AERIES by the teacher). process. The student’s parent/guardian is notified by certified letter that the student CONFERENCE - A formal conference is is subject to expulsion. Notification to the held between the student/parent and one parent/guardian must include clear or more school officials. During this instructions regarding the due process. conference, the student must agree to The school administration will recommend correct his/her behavior. A conference to the Board of Education that the student may result in an academic/behavior be expelled. Board will take action. contract and/or involuntary alternate Recorded in the student discipline record. placement. All actions will be recorded in COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM - the student discipline record. Students that are suspended or have their SARB - School Attendance Review Board. expulsion stayed may be allowed to maintain their attendance at School while
REMOVAL FROM CLASSES - When a entering a mutually agreed upon C.S. student is removed from one or more program. If the student violates the classes for disciplinary reasons, he/she written contract, he/she is automatically remains in the office during these class suspended/expelled.
periods. Consequences for removal from Actions to be taken (actions are recorded class may include: 1) one or more Behavior detentions 2) privileges suspended 3) in the student discipline record) removal from class for grading period
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141 141 1st ● Detenti ● Removal ● involunta 2nd Offense 3rd Offense Offense on from ry ● Possibl class transfer ● Student e ● Behavio ● Loss of must remova r Use of any ● Loss of property check l from Contrac Electronic propert for the property class t Devices (such y for day in to the as computer, the day ● Parent office ● Parent cell phone, MP3 ● Notify must daily, or ● Notify conferen player, iPod, Inappropriate ● Student parent pick up it must be parent ce and camera) Display of warnin property left at ● detentio ● 1-3 day Affection g home. n suspensi on. ● Parent ● Warnin conferen Dress Code ● Parent g ce Violation Policy notified ● Change ● 1 day ● Parent posted in ● Detentio rd of in-school notifica 3 Offense: classrooms n clothes suspensi tion ● 1-3 day ● Parent on ● Detenti suspensi Notificat on on ion ● Detenti ● 1 day 4th Forgery, Lying, ● 1 day in on- in-scho Offense: Misrepresentati school Any ol ● Academic on, Cheating, suspensi student period /behavior Plagiarism** on sent to suspen Contract, ● parent the sion possible confere office ● “0” involunta nce Defiance of for assigne ry Authority discipli ● 3-5 day d to the transfer and/or nary suspensi project Classroom reason on ● 1 day in th Misconduct will ● Parent Tardiness: Tardies 5 Tardy school Willfully receive conferen Tardies are 1-4: ● Detention suspensi refusing to do an ce looked at Individual ● Policy mailed home to on what someone automa ● Behavior schoolwide, Teacher parents ● Parent in (valid) tic contract, not for policy ● Policy given to student conf. authority: detenti possible individual supervisors, on involunta classes. teachers, or unless ry th administrator, otherw transfer *Note: If the 15 Tardy th tells you to do.. ise student misses 10 Tardy ● In th 20 Tardy noted detention, ● Detenti school ● Out of in student will be on or out School AERIES placed on the ● Parent of suspensio by the No-Go list until called school n & teacher they make up ● Student suspen discussion ● Notify the detention. confer sion of parent No ence ● Parent alternative participation in with meetin placement. ● Pupil any counsel g with ● 1 day in warnin ● 3-5 day extracurricular or counsel Defiance of school g suspensi activities or Safety Rules suspensi ● notify on (including on parent practice).
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142 142 ● Detenti Person (Staff ● Parent ● Parent ● Parent ● The on member or confer confer conferenc next issued student) ence ence e truant for (Including ● Notify law after class Electronic/Soci enforceme the cut. al Media) nt previou ● Subsequen Truanc ● Expulsion s t truancies y recommen offens will result officer dation or e will in the 3rd notifie involuntar result SARB d y transfer in the letter ● After nd rd 2 being sent the 3 . ● 1-3 day ● 3-5 day SARB to parents truancy suspen suspen notice requesting Truancy , sion sion being their student ● Notific ● Notific sent to presence will be ation ation ● 5 day parents at a SARB entered of law of law suspensio , as hearing into *Theft** enforc enforc n well as with the the School ement ement ● Expulsion commu SARB SARB property or ● Parent ● Parent recommen nicatio board and proces personal confer confer dation n with truant s and property on ence ence ● Notificatio the officer. parents school grounds ● Possibl ● Possibl n of law truant will be e e enforceme officer. sent Expulsi Expulsi nt. ● Parent the 1st on on Confer SARB recom recom ence notice. mendat mendat ion ion ● 3-5 day suspensio ● 5 day ● Notify n suspen ● Notify parent ● Parent sion parent ● 2 days conferenc ● Notific Tobacco ● Tobacc suspen e ation Use/Possessio o sion ● Notificatio Under the of law ● Notification of law n** educati ● Tobacc n of law Influence of enforc enforcement. No e-cigarettes on o enforceme Alcohol/Contro ement ● Expulsion progra Educati nt lled ● Parent Recommendation m on ● Expulsion Substance** confer Progra recommen ence m dation or ● Counse involuntar ling if y transfer availabl e ● Notify ● 2-5 day ● 5 day Parent ● Confiscat Suspen suspensio ● Confisc ● Confisc ● Detenti e property Profanity/Obsc sion n ate ate on or In ● Parent enity** ● Parent Expulsion propert propert school notificatio confer recommen y y suspen Possession of n and ence dation. ● Parent ● Parent sion knife retrieval notifica notifica of object tion tion Profanity ● 1-3 day ● 3-5 day ● 5 day ● 3-5 day and and Directed at suspen suspen suspensio suspensio retriev retriev Another sion sion n n 23
143 143 al of al of ● Expulsion Actions ● 1-3 ● Behavi involuntar object object recommen reported, days of or y transfer ● Warnin ● 1-3 day dation impacting the suspen Contra g suspen educational sion ct sion process of a student, ● Confisc inclusive of ate Electronic/ propert Social Media y ● 3-5 day (E.C. 48900 a). ● Parent suspen ● 3-5 day notifica sion suspensio tion ● Notify Fighting** n and law Any physical ● 1-5 day ● Parent retriev enforc confrontation suspen Possession of conferenc ● 5 day al of ement involving sion Other e suspensio object ● Parent students. ● Counse ● 3-5 day Dangerous ● Notify law n ● Notific confer Inclusive of ling suspen Objects**(+) enforceme ● Expulsion ation ence Students ● Notific sion nt recommen of law and recording, ation ● counsel ● Expulsion dation or enforc retriev antagonizing or of ing recommen involuntar ement al of other parents dation y transfer ● Possibl object. supporting the /guardi e 1-3 incident in any an day way Suspen sion ● 1-5 day suspen Hate Crimes, sion Game ● Parent Assault/Battery ● Notificatio Affiliation/Tagg notifica ** n of law ing:** ● Parent tion ● 5 day ● Parent Physical attack enforceme Behaviors or notificatio ● Notific suspen notifica of one person, nt statements n ation sion tion or of a group ● Notify that degrade ● Parent ● 5 day of law ● Parent ● Contac of persons, parent on the basis of notifica suspensio enforc confer t law upon another ● Expulsion race, ethnicity, tion n ement ence enforc person. Verbal recommen culture, ● Detenti ● Contact ● Possibl ● counsel ement assault is the dation or heritage, on law e ing ● 3-5 day threat of involuntar gender, sexual ● 1 -3 enforceme Expulsi suspen physical attack. y transfer orientation, day nt on sion physical suspen ● Expulsion recom ● Behavi attributes, sion recommen mendat or religious dation or ion Contra beliefs or involuntar ct practices. y transfer Destroy and/or ● Parent ● 5 day ● 5 day (Includes Deface confer suspensio suspen Electronic/Soci Property** ence n sion al Media) School ● 1-3 day ● Parent ● Parent property or suspen conferenc confer personal sion e Harassment: ● Parent ● 5 day ence ● Parent property on ● Repair ● Repair and Hazing, Sexual, confer suspensio ● Notific confer school grounds and restitution Bullying, ence n ation ence School restitut ● Notificatio Cyber-Bullying, ● 3-5 day ● Expulsion of law ● Written property means ion n of law and/ or suspen recommen enforc Assign anything ● Possibl enforceme Threatening** sion dation or ement ment belonging to e law nt 24
144 144 the school; enforc ● Repair ● Expulsion such as desks, ement and recommen DANGEROUS OBJECTS (+) - Such as but not limited to knife with blade books, tables, restitut dation or walls, or floors ion involuntar longer than 2.5 inches, any locking blade knife, switchblade knife, (E.C. 48900 y transfer razor with unguarded blade, dirk, dagger, taser, stun gun, nunchuck, any explosive device or materials, tear gas, pepper gas, drug f).** paraphernalia, imitation firearm, laser pointer any other objects deemed to be a danger to the safety of the students or staff of the Possession of school. ● 5 day Drug suspensio YOUR RIGHTS - DUE PROCESS Suspensions and Expulsions - The Paraphernalia ● Parent ● 5 day n school principal or designee has the right to suspend a student for a 48900 (e) (j)** confer suspen ● Parent period up to five days. In cases of this type, an informal hearing Possessed or between the principal, student and other appropriate persons will be ence sion conferenc unlawfully conducted, if possible. After the hearing is completed, the ● 3 day ● Parent e offered, principal/designee will decide if a suspension is necessary. Parents will suspen confer ● Notificatio be notified. A written notice will be sent home. arranged or sion ence n of law negotiated to The school principal has the right to recommend to the district ● Notific ● Notific enforceme sell any drug superintendent that a student should be expelled. In cases of this ation ation nt type, a hearing will be conducted at the school district central office paraphernalia, of law of law ● Expulsion before the Board hearing. as defined in enforc enforc recommen When the school principal recommends to the district superintendent Section ement ement dation or that a student should be expelled, the hearing will be conducted before 11014.5 of the involuntar the Board of Education. If a student has violated a school rule or is Health and subject to a suspension or transfer to y transfer Safety Code. continuation/homeschool/I.S.P./community day or expulsion, the student and his/her parents, guardians will be formally notified. Part of the notification process will include instructions regarding the due *Sales/Possessi process procedure. on/Use of APPEAL - The student or the student's parent(s)/guardian have the Controlled right to appeal the suspension or expulsion. An appeal for a formal Substances, hearing at the District, must be made within 10 business days after Alcohol or notice has been received regarding a potential suspension or transfer Look-A-Likes** or expulsion. CLASSROOM SUSPENSION - A teacher may suspend any pupil their Transferring controlled class room for any act or the acts enumerated in E.C. 48900 for the substances to ● Notification of law enforcement period, it will be issued for the day following the incident and an in school retention. The teacher shall ask for a parent conference as another, ● Notify parent soon as possible (E.C. 48910). The Administration reserves the right holding in/on ● Expulsion recommendation or to apply a more severe penalty depending upon the facts of the case person/person involuntary transfer for any offense outlined in the Consequences of Inappropriate al Behavior Section of the Discipline Code. Suspension and/or expulsion of a student will be governed by California Education Code 48900 belongings/clot inclusive. hing, being caught in the act of consuming controlled substance.
*Arson, bomb Threat, False ● Notification of law enforcement Fire Alarm, ● Notify Parent Possession ● Expulsion recommendation or and/or involuntary transfer Furnishing Firearm** *Expulsion may occur on first offense. **Offenses are cumulative throughout high school career.
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145 145 ● Ensure that my child attends school every day, gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention, and The Mustang Compact proper nutrition.
It is important that families and schools work together to help students achieve high academic and behavioral ● Regularly monitor my child’s progress in school. standards. The following are agreed upon rules and ● Participate in the school by volunteering, responsibilities that we as partners will uphold and support attending parent-teacher conferences and enjoying for the success of our students in school and in life. productions. ● Communicate the importance of education and Staff Pledge learning to my child. ● Be safe, be respectful, be responsible. ● Provide high-quality curriculum and instruction ● Motivate my students to learn. Thank you for committing to serve our students and our ● Maintain high expectations for behavior and school. academic success. ● Communicate regularly with families about We have read and understand the Etna student progress. Elementary School Student-Parent Handbook and ● Provide a safe and supportive learning agree to comply with all school policies and environment. ● Participate in professional development and seek procedures contained within. to improve teaching and learning. ______● Actively participate in collaborative decision Student making and serve as an active participant in the school community. ______● Be safe, be respectful, be responsible. Student
Student Pledge ______Student ● Arrive at school ready to learn and work hard. ● Bring the necessary materials, completed ______assignments and homework. Student ● Know and follow school agreements. ● Ask for help when I need it. ______● Communicate with my parents and teachers about Parent/Guardian Date school experiences so they can help me be successful in school. ● Contribute to the well-being of the school community ● Be safe, be respectful, be responsible.
Family/Parent Pledge
● Provide a quiet time and place for homework. ● Read to my child or encourage my child to read every day (20 minutes grades K-2, and 30 minutes for grades 3-6). ● Communicate with the teacher or principal when I have a concern.
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TO: SVUSD Board of Trustees
FROM: Joy Isbell
PRESENTATION DATE: 3/11/2020
TOPIC: 2020/2021 School Handbook
AGENDA STATEMENT
The Board will review and provide input on the proposed 2020/2021 Handbook. Edits were made to the cover sheet regarding board member names and positions. Edits will need to be made when new Superintendent is hired. Minor edits were done to the attendance language.
HISTORY
ANALYSIS
BUDGET IMPLICATIONS
None at this time.
RECOMMENDATIONS
We recommend that the Board approve this handbook.
147 147 Fort Jones Elementary School Parent Student Handbook 2020 – 2021 A Positive Place for Children to Learn
Principal Secretary Joy Isbell Savanna Eastlick [email protected] [email protected]
11501 Mathews Street Fort Jones, CA 96032 Phone: (530) 468-2412 Fax: (530) 468-2742 http://www.svusd.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=6
Scott Valley Unified School District To ensure high levels of learning for all students.
Superintendent
Scott Valley Unified Board of Trustees Tammi Bennett, President Gary Black, Clerk Marnia Brownell Conrad Croy Jen Thackeray
District Office 11918 Main Street PO Box 687 Fort Jones, CA 96032 Phone: (530) 468-2727 Fax: (530) 468-2729
1 148 148 Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible!
7:40 – Breakfast Served 7:45-8:00 Morning Recess 8:05 Instruction Time/Tardy 9:40-10:00 First Recess and Second Breakfast (K-5) 11:30-12:20 Lunch and Recess (K-5) 2:15 Primary Dismissal (K-3) 3:00 Intermediate Dismissal (4-5) 6:00 BASS/Safe ENDS Friday dismissal 1:00pm (K-5)
Accidents If an accident other than that of a minor nature occurs to your child, we will make every effort to contact you. If contact cannot be made, we will contact your doctor and/or the clinic for treatment. If your child is hurt or injured while on the school grounds at any time, it is important that he/she report the injury immediately to the adult who is in charge. An accident report will then be made in the office.
Arrival at School Upon arrival at school, your child should put their belongings on their hook, and then go directly to the intermediate playground or the multipurpose room for breakfast.
The safety of your children is extremely important to us. Children who walk to school must cross at the crosswalks. Short term parking is allowed in the yellow zone except for 3 – 3:15pm on Mon. – Thurs., and 1 – 1:15pm on Friday. Please abstain from parking in the parking spots labeled as “STAFF”.
Annual Notification Special Education and Related Services Pursuant to Board Policy and Education Code 56301 all parents/guardians have a right to request a referral for a child who may need Special Education and Related Services. Such a referral includes: identification, assessment, instructional planning, implementation and review, and procedures. Parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to discuss this matter with the regular classroom teacher, resource specialist or principal. A referral can be initiated at any time. Early intervention is the best approach.
Attendance Procedure
Scott Valley Unified Attendance Process We strongly encourage each of our Scott Valley Unified students to attend every day of the school year. We know that students who are not in school run the risk of falling behind academically and risking retention. To that end, we encourage our parents to review the following definitions and processes used in the Scott Valley Unified School District to ensure positive attendance for all students. 2 149 149 California Definition of Chronic Absentee A "chronic absentee" has been defined in California Education Code (EC) Section 60901(c)(1) as "a pupil who is absent on 10 percent or more of the school days in the school year when the total number of days a pupil is absent is divided by the total number of days the pupil is enrolled and school was actually taught in the regular day schools of the district, exclusive of Saturdays and Sundays."
Definition of a Truant The California Legislature defined a truant in very precise language. In summary, it states that a student missing more than 30 minutes of instruction without an excuse three times during the school year must be classified as a truant and reported to the proper school authority. Effective January 1, 2013, the law was amended to authorize school administrators to excuse school absences due to the pupil’s circumstances, even if the excuse is not one of the valid excuses listed in the California Education Code (EC) or the uniform standards established by the governing board of the district.
Definition of a Chronic Truant
Effective January 1, 2011, EC Section 48263.6: Any pupil subject to compulsory full-time education or to compulsory continuation education who is absent from school without a valid excuse for ten percent or more of the school days in one school year, from the date of enrollment to the current date, is deemed a chronic truant, provided that the appropriate school district officer or employee has complied with EC sections 48260, 48260.5, 48261, 48262, 48263, and 48291. Definition of Excused Absences
A student's absence shall be excused for any of the following reasons: 1. Personal illness (Education Code 48205) 2. Quarantine under the direction of a county or city health officer (Education Code 48205) (cf. 5112.2 - Exclusions from Attendance) 3. Medical, dental, optometrical, or chiropractic appointment (Education Code 48205) 4. Attendance at funeral services for a member of the immediate family, which shall be limited to one day if the service is conducted in California or three days if the service is conducted out of state (Education Code 48205). Immediate family shall be defined as mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, spouse, son/son-in-law, daughter/daughter-in-law, brother, sister, or any relative living in the student's immediate household. (Education Code 45194, 48205) 5. Jury duty in the manner provided by law (Education Code 48205) 6. The illness or medical appointment of a child to whom the student is the custodial parent (Education Code 48205) (cf. 5146 - Married/Pregnant/Parenting Students) 7. Upon advance written request by the parent/guardian and the approval of the principal or designee, justifiable personal reasons including, but not limited to: (Education Code 48205) a. Appearance in court b. Attendance at a funeral service c. Observation of a holiday or ceremony of his/her religion d. Attendance at religious retreats for no more than four hours per semester e. Attendance at an employment conference f. Attendance at an educational conference offered by a nonprofit organization on the legislative or judicial process 8. Service as a member of a precinct board for an election pursuant to Elections Code 12302 (Education Code 48205) (cf. 6142.3 - Civic Education) 9. To spend time with an immediate family member who is an active duty member of the uniformed services, as defined in Education Code 49701, and has been called to duty for deployment to a combat zone or a combat support position or is on leave from or has 3 150 150 immediately returned from such deployment (Education Code 48205) (cf. 6173.2 - Education of Children of Military Families) 10. To attend his/her naturalization ceremony to become a United States citizen. (Education Code 48205) 11. Participation in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction in accordance with district policy, subject to the following conditions: (Education Code 46014) a. The student's parent/guardian shall provide written consent for the absence. b. The student shall attend at least the minimum school day. c. The student shall be excused from school for this purpose on no more than four days per school month. (cf. 6141.2 - Recognition of Religious Beliefs and Customs)
Method of Verification When a student who has been absent returns to school, he/she shall present a satisfactory explanation verifying the reason for the absence. Absences shall be verified by the student's parent/guardian, other person having control of the minor, or the student if age 18 or older. (Education Code 46012; 5 CCR 306)
The following methods may be used to verify student absences: 1. Written note, fax, email, or voice mail from parent/guardian or parent representative. 2. Conversation, in person or by telephone, between the verifying employee and the student's parent/guardian or parent representative. The employee shall subsequently record the following: a. Name of student b. Name of parent/guardian or parent representative c. Name of verifying employee d. Date(s) of absence e. Reason for absence 3. Visit to the student's home by the verifying employee, or any other reasonable method which establishes the fact that the student was absent for the reasons stated. The employee shall document the verification and include the information specified in item #2 above. 4. Physician's verification. a. When excusing students for confidential medical services or verifying such appointments, district staff shall not ask the purpose of such appointments but may request a note from the medical office to confirm the time of the appointment. b. If a student shows a pattern of chronic absenteeism due to illness, district staff may require physician verification of any further student absences.
Parental Notifications At the beginning of each school year, the Superintendent or designee shall: 1. Notify parents/guardians of the right to excuse a student from school in order to participate in religious exercises or to receive moral and religious instruction at their places of worship, or at other suitable places away from school property designated by a religious group, church, or denomination (Education Code 46014, 48980) 2. Notify students in grades 7-12 and the parents/guardians of all students that school authorities may excuse any student from school to obtain confidential medical services without the consent of the student's parent/guardian (Education Code 46010.1) 3. Notify parents/guardians that a student shall not have his/her grade reduced or lose academic credit for any excused absence if missed assignments and tests that can reasonably be provided are satisfactorily completed within a reasonable period of time, and include the full text of Education Code 48205 in the notice (Education Code 48980) ______
4 151 151 Chronic Absentee in the Scott Valley Unified District -In the event a student is absent, the parent/guardian will be notified via phone. -In the event a student is approaching 10 excused absences, a letter will be mailed home to notify parent that at excused 15 absences, students will be required to secure a doctor’s note, for every subsequent absence. -In the event a student is approaching 10 excused absences or 3 unexcused absences, a TRIP form will be completed and submitted to our Truancy Officer at Siskiyou County Probation. -At 12 excused absences, a meeting will be established ( either in person or phone) for Truancy Officer, Principal, and family. -When the student has reached 10% absences, for the time enrolled, (s)he will be considered a chronic absentee.
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SARB process in the Scott Valley Unified District Working in conjunction with our Truancy Officers at Siskiyou County probation, all school sites will follow the adopted process for unexcused absences. The Superintendent or designee shall investigate a complaint from any person that a parent/guardian has violated the state compulsory education laws contained in Education Code 48200-48341. (Education Code 48290). When a student has been identified as a truant as defined above, the following steps shall be implemented based on the number of truancies he/she has committed:
1. Initial truancy a. The student shall be reported to the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48260) b. The student's parent/guardian shall be notified by the most cost-effective method possible, which may include email or a telephone call, that: (Education Code 48260.5) (1) The student is truant. (2) The parent/guardian is obligated to compel the student to attend school. If the parent/guardian fails to meet this obligation, he/she may be guilty of an infraction of the law and subject to prosecution pursuant to Education Code 48290-48296. (3) Alternative educational programs are available in the district. (4) The parent/guardian has the right to meet with appropriate school personnel to discuss solutions to the student's truancy. (5) The student may be subject to arrest or held in temporary custody by a probation officer, a peace officer, a school administrator or designee, or attendance supervisor or designee pursuant to Education Code 48264 if found away from home and absent from school without a valid excuse. (6) The student may be subject to suspension, restriction, or delay of his/her driving privilege pursuant to Vehicle Code 13202.7. (7) It is recommended that the parent/guardian accompany the student to school and attend classes with the student for one day. (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications) c. The student may be required to attend makeup classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to Education Code 37223. (Education Code 48264.5). d. The student and, as appropriate, his/her parent/guardian may be requested to attend a meeting with a school counselor or other school designee to discuss the root causes of the attendance issue and develop a joint plan to improve the student's attendance. (Education Code 48264.5) e. The Superintendent or designee may notify the district attorney and/or probation officer of the student's name and the name and address of his/her parents/guardians. (Education Code 48260.6)
5 152 152 2. Second truancy a. Any student who has once been reported as a truant shall again be reported to t the Superintendent or designee as a truant if he/she is absent from school without a valid excuse one or more days or is tardy on one or more days during the school year. (Education Code 48261) b. The student may be required to attend makeup classes on one day of a weekend pursuant to Education Code 37223. (Education Code 48264.5) c. The student may be assigned to an after-school or weekend study program within the county. If the student fails to successfully complete this study program, he/she shall be subject to item #3 below. (Education Code 48264.5) d. An appropriate district staff member shall make a conscientious effort to hold at least one conference with the student and his/her parent/guardian by communicating with the parent/guardian at least once using the most cost-effective method possible, which may include email or a telephone call. (Education Code 48262) e. The student may be given a written warning by a peace officer. A record of that warning may be kept at the school for not less than two years or until the student graduates or transfers from the school. If the student transfers, the record may be forwarded to the new school. (Education Code 48264.5) f. The Superintendent or designee may notify the district attorney and/or probation officer when the student continues to be classified as a truant after the parents/guardians have been notified in accordance with item #1b above. (Education Code 48260.6)
3. Third truancy (habitual truancy) a. A student who is habitually truant, irregular in school attendance, or habitually insubordinate or disorderly during attendance at school may be referred to, and required to attend, a school attendance review board (SARB) program, a truancy mediation program established by the district attorney or the probation officer, or a comparable program deemed acceptable by the Superintendent or designee. (Education Code 48263, 48264.5) (cf. 5113.12 - District School Attendance Review Board) b. Upon making a referral to the SARB or the probation department, the Superintendent or designee shall provide the student and parent/guardian, in writing, the name and address of the SARB or probation department and the reason for the referral. This notice shall indicate that the student and parent/guardian shall be required, along with the district staff person making the referral, to meet with the SARB or a probation officer to consider a proper disposition of the referral. (Education Code 48263) c. If the student does not successfully complete the truancy mediation program or other similar program, he/she shall be subject to item #4 below. (Education Code 48264.5) d. If the Superintendent or designee determines that available community services cannot resolve the problem of the truant or insubordinate student or if the student and/or his/her parents/guardians have failed to respond to the directives of the district or to services provided, the Superintendent or designee may so notify the district attorney and/or the probation officer. (Education Code 48263)
4. Fourth truancy a. Upon his/her fourth truancy within the same school year, the student may be referred to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. (Education Code 48264.5; Welfare and Institutions Code 601) b. If a student has been adjudged by the county juvenile court to be a habitual truant, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the juvenile court and the student's probation or parole officer whenever the student is truant or tardy on one or more days without a valid excuse in the same or succeeding school year, or is habitually insubordinate or disorderly at school. The juvenile court and probation or parole officer shall be notified within 10 days of the violation. (Education Code 48267)
6 153 153 5. Chronic truancy (unexcused absence for 10 percent of school days) a. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the student's parents/guardians are offered language-accessible support services to address the student's truancy. b. If a chronically truant student is at least age six years and is in any of grades K-8, the Superintendent or designee shall notify the student's parents/guardians that failure to reasonably supervise and encourage the student's school attendance may result in the parent/guardian being found guilty of a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code 270.1.
Bus Transportation Safety Plan Sec. 22112 of the Vehicle Code, effective October 5, 1999.
NOT ALL DESIGNATED BUS STOPS ARE RED LIGHT STOPS. HOWEVER, WHENEVER A BUS DISPLAYS FLASHING RED LIGHTS, ALL TRAFFIC TRAVELING IN BOTH DIRECTIONS OF THE BUS MUST STOP UNTIL THE RED LIGHTS ARE TURNED OFF. VIOLATORS WILL BE REPORTED TO THE CHP.
Loading and Unloading Pupils The driver of a school bus shall operate warning lights and signs at all school bus stops and at all times when the school bus is stopped for the purpose of loading or unloading pupils, regardless of whether the pupils must cross the highway or private road.
The School District, in consultation with the California Highway Patrol, may identify locations that are determined to present a unique traffic hazard due to roadway design or proximity to an intersection, or where special education pupils are boarding or pupils may require assistance to board or unload the school bus at regular stops, or activity trip stops. These stops may be exempted.
In addition the driver shall escort pupils in grades pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, or any grades 1 to 8 inclusive who must cross a highway, roadway or private road. If the bus travels in both directions on the same road, the child shall remain on the bus so that he/she can depart on the correct side of the road.
The driver shall stop to load or unload pupils only at a school bus stop designated for pupils by the School District. A STUDENT MAY NOT DEPART THE BUS AT ANY STOP OTHER THAN HIS/HER OWN UNLESS HE/SHE HAS A NOTE/PASS WHICH HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
Procedure at Designated Stops or Other Trip Destination • Students shall be at their bus stop five minutes prior to scheduled bus arrival time. If the bus is approaching, a student shall never cross the street, but rather wait for the driver to escort him/her across the street. • Students should wait until the bus has come to a complete stop, red lights have been activated, and the door has opened. They shall never rush or run to the bus. If there is a group, they must wait in an orderly line and never crowd or push. • Upon boarding the bus, students shall go quickly to their seat, sit facing the front with their back against the seat backs, and remain seated until their destination has been reached and the bus has come to a complete stop. The driver will indicate when it is safe to stand and depart.
7 154 154 • The same procedure shall be followed when a student is discharged from the bus. That is, he/she shall never cross the street unescorted. • Students shall wait for direction from the driver, and shall not cross the street until directed to do so. He/she shall then cross between the driver and the bus. • Students shall never run back to the bus, or cross back over to get mail, etc. • Students shall never cross behind the bus.
School Activity Trip Prior to departure, all students and appropriate staff shall receive safety instruction which includes, but is not limited to, location of emergency exit, and location and use of emergency equipment. Instruction may also include responsibilities of passengers seated next to an emergency exit.
Procedures for Discharging Students at Stops Other Than Designated In the event that a student is to be discharged at a stop other than his/her designated stop, REQUIRES EITHER WRITTEN OR VERBAL VERIFICATION FROM THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN THROUGH THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
Bus Rules and Procedures Whenever a child rides a school bus, the following rules apply: • Pupils being transported in a school bus shall be under the authority of and responsible directly to the driver of the bus. (CAC Title 5, Sec. 14263.) • It is the pupil's responsibility to be on time for the bus for both morning and afternoon and any other scheduled bus runs. • Conduct of pupils on buses: • Pupils shall keep all parts of their bodies inside the bus at all times. • Pupils shall refrain from boisterous conduct, unnecessary noises, or loud conversation. Nothing may be thrown in or from the bus. All profanity of vulgar talk is strictly prohibited. • Pupils shall remain seated at all times while bus is in motion and shall not talk unnecessarily with the driver. • Drivers will carry only regularly assigned pupils, they will be discharged only at school, their assigned stops or place of pick up. Pupils must have written permission or parents present to be discharged anywhere else and that must be a designated stop. • Pupils will not board bus until driver is present and ready to make his/her run. Pupils will form in an orderly line at least 14 feet back from the edge of the roadway and 6 feet from bus door if possible. • Pupils shall unload in an orderly manner, without crowding, shoving or pushing. • Pupils eating and drinking on a bus during regular or field trips shall be at driver’s option, in any event, no food or litter shall be allowed to become loose on the bus. • Drivers may assign any or all pupils to a designated seat. • Pupils shall keep hands off each other. • Pupils shall keep bus clean and neat and refrain from damaging it. Pupils will be liable for any damage or defacing done. No animals, insects, reptiles or fowls shall be permitted on school bus except for a guide dog (properly muzzled) for a blind person, as per CAC Title 5, Sec 14252. • Lighting of matches at any time is prohibited.
8 155 155 • Any object or material capable of producing injury to pupils or damage to the bus is prohibited. • Pupils who do not promptly obey the directions of the driver or who do not obey these regulations shall lose his/her privilege of being transported by bus and/or be subject to whatever other corrective action deemed appropriate by driver and/or school administrator.
NOTE 1: Cell phones are on the buses to permit contact with the school office or parents when an emergency exists.
NOTE 2: Be aware that surveillance cameras are used to identify and address discipline problems. They are located in the front of each bus. They record video as well as audio data.
Bus Violations When a bus rider is guilty of misconduct, they will be reported to the school principal. The consequence for bus violations is as follows: • 1st citation: Warning or possible bus riding suspension • 2nd citation 3-day bus riding suspension • 3rd citation: 2-week bus riding suspension • 4th citation: Balance of year bus riding suspension
• Immediate suspension for threatened or actual bodily harm. • Incidents of a serious nature may result in immediate suspension from bus privileges. • Students who have lost their riding privilege are not allowed to ride on field trips or athletic events. • Students suspended from riding the bus must continue to attend school. It is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to ensure that the student attends school.
Cell Phones Cell phones must be kept on silent and in the child’s backpack, unless they are being used at the teacher’s discretion for educational purposes, or they will be confiscated by the teacher/ office. All phone calls during the school day should be made to or from the school office or at recess on the personal phone.
Child Abuse All school employees are required by law to report suspected child abuse to the Child Protective Services.
Counseling Counseling is available to students of Fort Jones Elementary through the services of the ANAV Tribal Health Clinic. Please contact the school for further information.
Concerns, Complaints and Questions Please see Annual Notification Requirements Regarding Complaints, in your student’s packet.
9 156 156 Dress Code In the interest of safety and modesty, students should wear appropriate clothing to school. Parents and students are reminded that school is a working and learning environment where appropriate dress is expected. Students may not attend school dressed in a manner which: 1. Creates a safety hazard for him/her or for other students, 2. Constitutes a serious or unnecessary distraction to the learning process, 3. Disrupts the campus order, 4. Is in conflict with the goal of preventing substance abuse and gang activity. Fashions change. Questionable clothing styles not listed will be judged acceptable or not by the principal. (EC 35183)
The following is a list of items deemed unacceptable: • Clothing, hairstyles, and jewelry that could impair health or safety are not acceptable. • Loosely fitting shorts/pants worn below the waist (sagging) is not appropriate. • Obscene or suggestive messages on clothing are not allowed. • Clothes printed with messages promoting alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs or drug associated items, are not allowed. • Low cut shirts, strapless tops, "muscle" shirts, midriff/crop tops; tops that expose undergarments or can be deemed to be an undergarment, tops that have a strap narrower than 2", sleeveless tops with large openings exposing the back and/or chest, or backless tops may not be worn. • Any clothing where skin or underwear shows between the pants and a top is not appropriate for school. • Hats are not to be worn in classrooms, hallways, or at school assemblies. • Sheer, fish-net, and see-through fabric is not appropriate. • Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers are never appropriate. Open toed shoes with straps on the back may be worn during appropriate weather. • Glasses, other than a student's own prescription glasses, shall not be worn indoors. • Any style of clothing or symbols that indicate gang affiliation or which create a risk of potential violence is prohibited.
Violations of the dress code as outlined are subject to the following disciplinary procedures:
1st offense: 1. Verbal warning, and phone call home to request clothing to be brought from home to change the inappropriate garment 2nd offense: 1. Verbal warning, and phone call home to request clothing to be brought from home to change the inappropriate garment 2. Documentation of the incident (ZAP card) 3rd offense: 1. Verbal warning, and phone call home to request clothing to be brought from home to change the inappropriate garment 2. Documentation of the incident (ZAP card) 3. Parent conference 4. Disciplinary action which could include suspension
When it snows students are expected to be dressed in appropriate snow gear. When students are playing in the snow only snow gear may touch the snow (snow boots, gloves, jackets, pants). Students not wearing snow gear will not be allowed in the snow. 10 157 157
Discipline Please see our comprehensive discipline matrix. Staff and Student Rights All staff and students shall be: • SAFE • Respectful • Responsible
Standards--THE STUDENT WILL: Be on time, prepared with proper materials, including planner or folder. Be kind, cooperate, and respect others and property. Follow directions, complete assignments and stay on task. Not disrupt the school or use unacceptable language. Keep their hands and feet to themselves at all times.
Consequences Some actions may result in immediate removal from the classroom or the campus. Zap Card The ZAP CARD may be issued by any staff member. It is immediate notice to the student that he/she has behaved inappropriately. The student is to take the Zap Card home for a parent/guardian signature and return it the next day to Mrs. Isbell at first morning recess. Failure to do so will result in a second ZAP Card.
Detention Detention may be assigned by any staff member. Detention will be held from 11:50 AM to 12:20 PM Monday thru Friday.
Suspension Suspension means the removal of a student from ongoing instruction for the purpose of adjustment. Students may be assigned an in-school suspension. In this case the student will be sent with his/her class materials to the office and will work under the supervision of the Principal and/or a substitute teacher. In more severe cases the student will be required to remain at home for the length of the suspension.
BULLDOG P.A.W.S – Positive Action With Support Students who continue to break our school agreements of being SAFE, RESPECTFUL, or RESPONSIBLE, and/or receive multiple zap cards or suspensions, may be nominated for our P.A.W.S. check-in/check-out program. This program allows students to focus on and ultimately change specific behaviors. The program is the result of a partnership between home, student, and school, which is defined in our P.A.W.S contract. Students enrolled in P.A.W.S will check-in with the school principal each day to enforce positive behaviors and focus on goals, and they will check out with their homeroom teacher at the end of the day.
Expulsion Expulsion is an action taken by the Board of Trustees for severe or prolonged breaches of the discipline code by a student. Expulsion, except for single acts of a grave nature, is usually reserved for application where there is a history of misconduct and where other forms of 11 158 158 discipline, including suspension, have failed. Enrollment Requirements The laws concerning health issues are numerous and must be followed by parents. Please read the following requirements carefully.
State Requirements: • A physical examination within 18 months prior to entering first grade. • Up-to-date immunizations. • A listing of the child's allergies and/or any health concerns and medications.
District Requirements: • A certified birth certificate. • Resident in the Scott Valley Unified School District. • Primary language spoken in the home. • An emergency telephone number.
Experiential Learning
We are committed to providing experiences from which students can learn and apply their knowledge beyond the classroom setting. These experiences are directly related to the information being discussed in class and relate to the state standards we are required to teach. There are three primary components of our experiential learning program.
• Field Experiences • Service Learning • Science Lab and Outdoor Learning Center/Schoolyard Habitat
Participation in these experiences is critical to ensuring that students can apply knowledge, enjoy learning and participate in their community. Student participation is based on their ability to follow school behavior agreements on a consistent basis.
General Health Immunizations: • Your child will not be allowed to enroll in school if you do not present an immunization record. Be sure to give a copy of your child’s immunization record to the school secretary each time your child receives an additional immunization. • Students not meeting immunization requirements, must present a schedule of immunizations from a physician’s office, in order to enroll in school or they will be excluded from school by authorization of the health department. • Parents or guardian must provide medically validated proof of immunizations which inclue the dates (month, day, and year) of each immunization received.
CHDP - Child Health and Disability Prevention Program CHDP requires all children to have a health check-up or screening before entering first grade. It also includes periodic health screenings for persons under age 21 who are eligible for Medi- Cal.
All children who enter first grade must present their school district with a certificate, signed by 12 159 159 a doctor, showing that they have received the health check-up. If some parents don't want their child to have the health check-up, they may sign a special form (Waiver). If your child has had a health check-up by your family doctor during the 18 months before he enters first grade, your doctor may sign a form saying this check-up has been done.
Communicable Diseases. If your child complains of stomachache, earache, sore throat, cold symptoms or has not been free of fever for at least 24 hours he/she should be kept home for observation and care. If your child has a communicable disease please contact the school for guidelines on when they may safely return to school.
Any child with a temperature of 100 or over will be sent home.
Medication: CALIFORNIA STATE LAW STATES THAT MEDICATIONS MAY NOT BE DISPENSED BY SCHOOL PERSONNEL WITHOUT A PHYSICIAN'S ORDER. Occasionally a child under medical care may continue to attend school. In these special cases, school personnel may administer medication WHEN PARENTS PROVIDE A PHYSICIAN'S ORDER which includes name (s) of the medication, dosage, time(s) and duration that the medicine is to be given to the child.
Doctor's instructions must be reviewed each year. Any changes in medication, amount or means of administering require new doctor's instructions.
Health Screening Vision and hearing screenings are done at all grades, K thru 5th by the school nurse. Parents are contacted for follow-up if the student fails the recheck screening.
Homework Policy
Fort Jones Elementary School, in conjunction with the board policy adopted by the Scott Valley Unified School District, recognizes that meaningful homework, assigned in moderation and with realistic expectations, can be a valuable extension of student learning time and enforce life skills.
Fort Jones Elementary School is committed to the “10-minute homework rule” endorsed by both the National PTA and the National Education Association (NEA). This agreement supports the idea of no more than 10 minutes of homework (which may or may not include independent reading time) times the grade level.
Kindergarten 0-10 mins, 1st grade 10 mins, 2nd grade 20 min, 3rd grade 30 mins, 4th grade 40 mins, 5th grade 50 mins.
Homework expectations and assignments will be communicated by the classroom teachers via classroom newsletter, and/or green folders and planners. 3rd-5th grade students are expected to bring their folder and green planner from school to home daily. K-2nd grade students are expected to bring their green folder to school daily.
13 160 160 If a student habitually fails to do homework, teachers may: • Contact Parent • Issue ZAP Cards. • Assign study hall during lunch detention or part of morning recess.
Parents are encouraged to: • Show a positive interest in homework and all of their children's work. • To cooperate with the teacher to make homework more effective. • Provide their children with a suitable place and quiet time for homework.
Independent Study/Homework (5 days+) FORTY-EIGHT HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED to arrange for an independent study contract for your child. YOU MUST COME TO THE OFFICE AND FILL OUT THE INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE INDEPENDENT STUDY POLICY AS MANDATED BY STATE LAW. NOTE: Independent Study will only be considered if your student will be gone 5 days or more. If your child will be absent for less than 5 days you may request an intent to be absent form for the day(s) of absence.
Leaving School During the Day For the welfare and protection of your child, your cooperation in the following areas will be appreciated: • Children leaving the school during the day MUST BRING A SIGNED NOTE FROM HOME PERMITTING THE SCHOOL TO EXCUSE HIM/HER. • Parents are to pick-up their child at the school office after signing him or her out. PARENTS ARE NOT TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE CLASSROOM. The office personnel will retrieve your child. This is a continued effort to minimize a disruption to the learning process. Lost and Found Please write your child's name on sweaters, lunch pails, etc., as these items are much easier to locate.
We maintain a lost and found wall in the primary wing of the school. If your child does lose an article of clothing, lunch pail, etc., he/she may look for it there.
Breakfast and Lunch Program Breakfast, second breakfast, and lunch are served each school day. Menus are sent home at the beginning of the month and are also on our website. The District’s Policy requires that all meals must be prepaid. In the event that the student’s account balance is not enough to cover the meal, then the student may charge for that day only. The parent /guardian will be notified when the student’s account balance is low or overdrawn. Please prepay for your student’s meals. Pupils from families whose income is appropriate are eligible for meals at free or reduced prices.
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Breakfast Prices: • Milk: 30¢ • K-5 grade students: $1.25 Lunch Prices: • Reduced price: 30¢ (Full price charged • K-5 grade students: $2.00 for reduced students for 2nd breakfast if • Reduced price: 40¢ st student also ate 1 breakfast). • Adults: $3.50 • Adults: $2.25 • Milk: 30¢
If your child brings a sack lunch from home he/she can purchase milk for 30¢. THIS INCLUDES STUDENTS ON THE FREE/REDUCED MEAL PROGRAM.
District Meal Charge Policy – Effective July 1, 2018
I. PURPOSE OF POLICY:
The purpose of this policy is to establish consistent meal account procedures throughout the district. Unpaid charges place a financial strain on the food service department. The goals of this standard of practice are: • To treat all students with dignity in the serving line regarding meal accounts • To support positive situations with district staff, district business policies, student and parent/guardian to the maximum extent possible • To establish policies that are age appropriate • To encourage parent/guardian to assume the responsibility of prepaid meal payments and to promote self-responsibility of the student • To establish a consistent district policy regarding charges and collection of charges
II. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
• The School Secretary: Responsible for maintaining charge records and notifying the student’s parent/guardian. • The Parent/Guardian: Pre-Pay on student meal accounts.
III. ADMINISTRATION
1. Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced price meal benefit. Any family that falls into a negative balance will receive a written notification to encourage them to apply for free or reduced price meal benefits. School Secretaries and District office staff are available to provide assistance with completing an “Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals”. 2. District policy requires that all meals must be prepaid. Payments are accepted in the school office daily for pre-payments or for the day of service. Written notification of 15
162 162 prepayment options occurs at the beginning of each school year, is given to each new transfer student, is posted on the school website and District food service websites, and is included in the student handbook. 3. Families will be notified of the school Meal Charge Policy in writing before the school year begins and with each new transfer student. This policy will also be posted on the school website and District food service websites, and is included in the student handbook. 4. Elementary students and Middle School students: Negative balances are considered delinquent. a. Every two weeks overdue slips in an individual envelope will be sent to the student’s classroom to be handed out to the student by the teacher for negative balances. Overdue slips will be mailed for a negative balance of $10 or more. b. Calls on delinquent accounts are made on a weekly basis to collect payment. c. Accounts not paid in a timely manner to the school site will be assigned to the District office for further collection efforts. d. All delinquent accounts at the beginning of May of the current school year may be subject to outside collections for payment. 5. High School students: Negative balances are considered delinquent. a. Every two weeks overdue slips in an individual envelope will be sent to the student’s classroom to be handed out to the student by the teacher for negative balances. Overdue slips will be mailed for a negative balance of $10 or more. b. Calls on delinquent accounts are made on a weekly basis to try to collect payment. c. Accounts not paid in a timely manner to the school site will be assigned to the District office for further collection efforts. d. All delinquent accounts at the beginning of May of the current school year may be subject to outside collections for payment. 6. The District may establish a long-term payment plan at the District office level for households struggling to pay back a negative balance. This will allow the District to work with individual families to establish longer repayment plans and to continue pursuing collection efforts when children change schools within the district or move to a new school outside the district. If the household is not following the established payment plan then the account may be subject to collections.
Parent Involvement The governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians are their children’s first and most influential teachers and that continued parental involvement in the education of children contributes greatly to student achievement and a positive school environment.
Parent Volunteers Studies have shown that the child whose parents or family members are involved in their education will, in general, out perform the child whose parents do not become involved in the school. 16
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Parent volunteers enhance opportunities for learning in our classrooms by increasing the effectiveness of individual pupil learning. Parent volunteers are encouraged to participate in the classroom and in a variety of curricular and co-curricula activities. Volunteer times are at the ultimate discretion of the administration and will be made in alignment with teacher need.
Visiting School There are many areas in which to help the school community including, classroom assistance with academic subjects, art activities, field trips, library, school pictures, communications, fund raisers, and science lab.
Please feel free to visit school by signing in at the school office. Visitors (that includes parents) are required by state law to sign-in. Please do so at the office window. Individual conferences with teachers should not be attempted during class time since the teachers are responsible for adhering to instruction. Individual conference appointments may be made through the teacher for a time convenient to both the parent and the teacher. Please arrange to pick up any homework outside of class time.
PTO Parent/Teacher Organization This organization deals directly with local fund raising efforts and other school related functions. Please watch for the school calendar for meeting dates and times. All parents are encouraged to attend and participate. It is a great way to support your school and child(ren).
Promotion/Retention of Students The Governing Board expects students to be placed in the best possible learning situation within the resources of the district. To accomplish this expectation, instruction at each grade level is based on the Board adopted grade level standards and benchmarks. The instruction is also to accommodate the varying interests and growth patterns of individual students and include strategies for addressing academic deficiencies when needed. Students should only be placed where a reasonable progress of success and growth can be expected.
Pupil Recognition Program- Captain Super Bulldog Assemblies Captain Super Bulldog Assemblies are held once a month to reinforce the academic and behavior standards of the school and to formally recognize students.
K-5 Citizen of the Month This aspect of the honors program spotlights students from each grade level who consistently demonstrate safety, respect, and responsibility.
Students are honored as follows: 1. Citizen of the Month bulletin board 2. Certificate and plastic token provided at assembly 3. PTO provided commemorative gift. 17
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Classroom Goals This aspect of the program honors students on a monthly basis for achieving goals set in their classroom.
Students are honored as follows: 1. School wide recognition at assembly.
Poetry Assembly Each classroom K – 5th will recite poetry at one assembly. Students are recognized for their efforts by writing his/her name on Leader of the Bulldog Pack bulletin board located in the cafeteria.
Captain Super Bulldog Recess. This aspect of the program honors students for exemplary citizenship on a weekly basis. Captain Super Bulldog Recess is held each Friday from 12:20 to 12:30. In order for a student to be attend Captain Super Bulldog Recess, the student must have received no bus citations, ZAP cards, detentions, office referrals, and turned in all homework for the week in order to earn this special recess. Attendance at Captain Super Bulldog Recess is ultimately up to the discretion of the teacher and principal.
GREEN CARDS This aspect of the program provides immediate reinforcement for acceptable academic performance or citizenship for students at all grade levels. Any staff member may award a GREEN CARD. These tickets are redeemable for school related items at the Super Bulldog Store.
School Site Council Our School Site Council (SSC) was established under the provisions of Assembly Bill 65, which provided for the development of a partnership between school and community. The SSC serves as an advisory group to the district administration and the Board of Trustees. It is responsible for the development and implementation of our School Plan: A Single Plan for Student Achievement.
School Site Council meetings are held four times a school year. At the beginning of the school year parent elections to the School Site Council occur. Please join us in school planning by participating in these monthly meetings.
School Support Programs and Services NOTE: Parents may make a referral to any of the programs throughout the year. Title 1 Program This program is designed to better meet the reading needs of students. The Title 1 Program offers school-wide differentiated instruction intervention classes and several tutorial and small group intervention strategies. These intervention strategies provide directed reading, writing or math instruction integrated with regular classroom instruction to eligible students performing below grade level expectations. 18
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English Language Learners Program This program is designed to develop fluency in speaking, reading and writing English in each student whose primary language is not English, enhance students self esteem, promote cross- cultural understanding and provide equal opportunity for academic instruction.
Resource Specialist/Special Education The Resource Specialist Program occurs daily. The resource specialist is a classroom teacher with special certification in special education and learning disabilities. The resource specialist provides specific prescriptive instruction in academic areas, and plays an active role as a resource to teachers in designing and implementing teaching strategies for students with learning difficulties. Pursuant to Board Policy all parents/guardians have a right to request testing for a child who may need special Education Services. A testing referral may be initiated at any time. Please contact the school office.
School Nurse The school nurse is on campus several days per month. In addition to hearing and vision screening, she plays an important role in: 1. Providing health education resources for teachers. 2. Maintaining health records for children. 3. Contacting parents regarding illness, health problems, and excessive absence observed at school. 4. Conditions and/or hazards which may affect the operation of the school. School Psychologist Our county school psychologist is on campus half a day per week. The psychologist is available to provide testing and psychological information beyond the scope of the classroom teacher. All psychological testing requires written parental permission.
Speech and Language Specialist The speech and language specialist is on campus one day per week. She works with children who are in need of specialized remedial and developmental instruction in language proficiency, primarily speaking and hearing. Snow Days In the event that school is canceled because of excessive amounts of snow you will receive a telephone call, text, and/or email via our automated system. Announcements will also be made via the 103.9 radio station and/or district social media. Testing
Students are involved in the standardized testing as prescribed by the State of California. Students in third through fifth grades will participate. In addition to state standardized testing, fifth grade will complete a Physical Education assessment and a science assessment.
Tobacco, Marijuana, and Alcohol Free School Notification to Parents/Visitors/Employees The Scott Valley Unified School District is a tobacco, marijuana, and alcohol free district. The use of tobacco, marijuana, and alcohol products is illegal prohibited in all district facilities and vehicles during school and non-school hours.
19 166 166 A complete text of the Board Policy and Administrative Regulation is available from the District Office. This policy will be updated annually.
167 167 Fort Jones Elementary School School Site Parental Involvement Policy
Part I: General Expectations
Fort Jones Elementary agrees to implement the following statutory requirements:
• The school will jointly develop with parents, distribute to parents of participating children, a School Parental Involvement Policy that the school and parents of participating children agree on. • The school will notify parents about the School Parental Involvement Policy in an understandable and uniform format and, to the extent practicable, will distribute this policy to parents in a language the parents can understand. • The school will make the School Parental Involvement Policy available to the local community. • The school will periodically update the School Parental Involvement Policy to meet the changing needs of parents and the school. • The school will adopt the school’s school-parent compact as a component of its School Parental Involvement Policy. • The school agrees to be governed by the following statutory definition of parental involvement, and will carry out programs, activities and procedures in accordance with this definition: a. Parental involvement means the participation of parents in regular, two-way, and meaningful communication involving student academic learning and other school activities, including ensuring that parents play an integral role in assisting their child’s learning; b. that parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their child’s education at school, c. that parents are full partners in their child’s education and are included, as appropriate, in decision-making and on advisory committees to assist in the education of their child; d. the carrying out of other activities, such as those described in section 1118 of the ESEA.
Part II: Description of How the School Will Implement Required School Parental Involvement Policy Components
1. Fort Jones Elementary will take the following actions to involve parents in the joint development and joint agreement of its School Parental Involvement Policy and its schoolwide plan, in an organized, ongoing, and timely way under section 1118(b) of the ESEA:
The following will be disseminated to parents for review through newsletters, informational meetings, back to school packets, advisory committees, and school site council: • District Parental Involvement Policy • School Parental Involvement Policy • Student-Parent-School Compact • Parental Notices as they apply to the Title I, Part A Non-Regulatory Guidance
2. Fort Jones Elementary will convene an annual meeting during the first month of the school year at a convenient time to inform parents of the following: • That their child’s school participates in Title I • About the requirements of Title I • Of their rights to be involved • About their school’s participation in Title I
3. Fort Jones Elementary will provide information about Title I programs to parents of participating children in a timely manner by using the following: • Newsletters • Back to School Meet and Greet • School Site Council • Parent-Student Handbook • Monthly Calendar • Email Directory
168 168 4. Fort Jones Elementary will provide parents of participating children a description and explanation of the curriculum in use at the school, the forms of academic assessment used to measure student progress, the proficiency levels students are expected to meet, and an opportunity for parents of participating children to provide suggestions through: • School Site Council Meetings • Parent-Teacher Conferences • School Board Meetings • Title I Annual Meetings • IEP’s (Individual Education Plan) • SST (Student Success Team) • Needs Assessment Surveys
5. Fort Jones Elementary will submit to the district any parent comments if the school wide plan under section (1114)(b)(2) is not satisfactory to parents of participating children. Submission of comments will be made to the Superintendent and parents will be notified by the district for a conference.
Part III: Shared Responsibilities for High Student Academic Achievement
1. Fort Jones Elementary will build the schools’ and parent’s capacity for strong parental involvement, in order to ensure effective involvement of parents and to support a partnership among the school involved, parents, and the community to improve student academic achievement, through the following activities specifically described below: ● Newsletters ● Back to School Meet and Greet ● Parent-Teacher Conferences ● Parent-Student Handbook ● Parent Volunteers in the Classroom ● School Site Council ● School Enrollment Packets
2. Fort Jones Elementary will, with the assistance of the district, provide assistance to parents of children served by the school in understanding topics such as the following: ● The State’s academic content standards ● The State’s student academic achievement standards ● The State and Local Academic Assessments including alternate assessments ● The requirement of Title I ● How to monitor their child’s progress ● How to work with educator
3. Fort Jones Elementary will, to the extent feasible and appropriate, ensure that information related to the school and parent programs, meetings, and other activities, is sent to the parent of participating children in an understandable and uniform format, including alternative formats upon request, and to the extent practicable, in a language the parents can understand.
169 169 Scott Valley USD Board Policy, Parent Involvement BP 6020 Instruction
The Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians are their children's first and most influential teachers and that sustained parent involvement in the education of their children contributes greatly to student achievement and a positive school environment. The Superintendent or designee shall work with staff and parents/guardians to develop meaningful opportunities at all grade levels for parents/guardians to be involved in district and school activities; advisory, decision-making, and advocacy roles; and activities to support learning at home.
(cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. 0420.1 - School-Based Program Coordination) (cf. 0420.5 - School-Based Decision Making (cf. 0520.1 - High Priority Schools Grant Program) (cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 1230 - School-Connected Organizations) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
Parents/guardians shall be notified of their rights to be informed about and to participate in their children's education and of the opportunities available to them to do so. (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
The Superintendent or designee shall regularly evaluate and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the district's parent involvement efforts, including, but not limited to, input from parents/guardians and school staff on the adequacy of parent involvement opportunities and barriers that may inhibit parent/guardian participation. (cf. 0500 - Accountability)
Title I Schools Each year the Superintendent or designee shall identify specific objectives of the district's parent involvement program for schools that receive Title I funding. He/she shall ensure that parents/guardians are consulted and participate in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the parent involvement program. (Education Code 11503) (cf. 6171 - Title I Programs)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's parent involvement strategies are jointly developed with and agreed upon by parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs. Those strategies shall establish expectations for parent involvement and describe how the district will carry out each activity listed in 20 USC 6318. (20 USC 6318)
The Superintendent or designee shall consult with parents/guardians of participating students in the planning and implementation of parent involvement programs, activities, and regulations. He/she also shall involve parents/guardians of participating students in decisions regarding how the district's Title I funds will be allotted for parent involvement activities. (20 USC 6318) (cf. 3100 - Budget)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school receiving Title I funds develops a school-level parent involvement policy in accordance with 20 USC 6318. Non-Title I Schools The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does not receive federal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the education of their children, including, but not limited to, strategies describing how the district and schools will address the purposes and goals described in Education Code 11502. (Education Code 11504)
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Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 11500-11506 Programs to encourage parent involvement 48985 Notices in languages other than English 51101 Parent rights and responsibilities 64001 Single plan for student achievement
LABOR CODE 230.8 Time off to visit child's school UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6311 Parental notice of teacher qualifications and student achievement 6312 Local educational agency plan 6314 School wide programs 6316 School improvement 6318 Parent involvement CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 35.104 Definitions, auxiliary aids and services 35.160 Communications
Management Resources: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Parent Involvement: Development of Effective and Legally Compliant Policies, Governance and Policy Services Policy Briefs, August 2006
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES 89-01 Parent Involvement in the Education of Their Children, rev. 1994 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NON-REGULATORY GUIDANCE Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, April 23, 2004
WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org California Department of Education, Family, School, Community Partnerships: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf California Parent Center: http://parent.sdsu.edu California State PTA: http://www.capta.org National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: http://www.ncpie.org National PTA: http://www.pta.org No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb Parent Information and Resource Centers: http://www.pirc-info.net Parents as Teachers National Center:
171 171 Notice to Parents and Guardians Parental Notification
Education Codes and Privacy Rights: 17612, 48980.3 ..... Notice of pesticide product, active ingredients, internet address to access information 35291, 35291.5, 48980 Notification of district and site discipline rules 48205, 48980 ...... Absence for justifiable personal reasons 48205, 48980 ...... Students grade/credit cannot be reduced due to excused absence if work or test has been completed 48206.e, 48207, 48208, 48980 Availability of home/hospital instruction for students with temporary disabilities 48216, 48980 ...... Pupils may be excluded from school because pupil is not immunized. 48980 ...... Notification that parents have the option of their pupil attending a school in which the parent/guardian works within the boundaries of the district. 48980, 231.5 ...... Parent must be provide a copy of the sexual harassment policy as related to students 48980, 52244 ...... Notice of availability of state funds to cover costs of advanced placement exam fees 48980 ...... Parent and student must be provided a copy of policy on student access to the internet 49063, 49091.14 ... Notice of availability of course prospectus 49510-49520 ...... Notice of free and reduced price meals 49472, 48980 ...... Notice of availability of insurance 51550 ...... Parents may exempt pupil from sex education instruction 58501 ...... Notice of alternative schools 20 USC 1681-1688, 42 USC 2001d-2001d-7 Notice of nondiscrimination on basis of sex, disability, ethnicity or lack of English skills. 46014 ...... The right to excuse pupil for religion class 49403 ...... The right to exempt pupil from immunization 49423 ...... The right to allow the nurse to assist with medication 49472 ...... Exempt pupil from medical or hospital services 51240 ...... Exempt the pupil from health, family life, and sex education instruction if they conflict with religious beliefs 49451 ...... Exempt the pupil from physical exams, vision and hearing screening 56031 ...... The right to apply for special tuition payments when the District cannot provide the appropriate special education program 49063 ...... Access and right to challenge the content of their child's records 49073 ...... No address or phone information may be released without parental permission 49480 ...... Parents are to inform designated school employees of the type of medication, dosage and physician if not for non-episodic condition 48912 ...... Notification of suspension 48910 ...... Parent must be asked to attend a meeting concerning the suspension no later than the third day 48914 ...... Notification in writing at least 10 days prior to an expulsion hearing 87044 ...... Parent is to be notified if pupil is released to a peace officer 60650 ...... Parent must give written consent to allow pupil to take test, survey or written questionnaire concerning personal beliefs 51820 ...... Notification at least 15 days prior to venereal disease education course 49068 ...... Upon transfer the records may be obtained if requested. The parent has the right to challenge the content 49067 ...... There must be a conference or written report when the teacher becomes aware that a pupil is failing 49077 ...... The parents and pupil must be notified prior to the release of information pursuant to a court order 37616 ...... Before implementing a continuous school program, a school district must consult with parents of pupils who would be affected 49065 ...... Parents following procedures must be granted their child's records for use during school hours 49069 ...... Parents have absolute access to pupil records related to their children
172 172 Notice to Parents and Guardians of Title 1 Students
As a result of the “No Child Left Behind Act”, signed into law January 22, 2002, parents/guardians have the following rights or notifications. 1. Parent/guardians have the right to request information regarding the professional qualification of their child’s teacher and paraprofessional. 2. Parent/guardians must be notified if their child is taught by a teacher that is not “highly qualified” for four consecutive weeks.
Parents of English Learner Students
In addition, the parents of limited English Proficient (English Learner) students participating in a language instruction program shall be notified, not later than 30 days after the beginning of the school year, of the following: 1. the reasons for the identification of their child as limited English proficient and in need of placement in a language instruction educational program; 2. the child' s level of English proficiency, how such level was assessed, and the status of the child's academic achievement; 3. the methods of instruction used in the program in which their child is, or will be participating, and the methods of instruction used in other available programs, including how such programs differ in content, instructional goals, and the use of English and a native language in instruction; 4. how the program in which their child is, or will be participating, ill meet the educational strengths and needs of their child; 5. how such program will specifically help their child learn English, and meet age- appropriate academic achievement standards for grade promotion and graduation; 6. the specific exit requirements for the program, including the expected rate of transition from such program into classrooms that are not tailored for limited English proficient children, and the expected rate of graduation from secondary school, if applicable; 7. in the case of a child with a disability, how such program meets the objectives of the individualized education program of the child; 8. information pertaining to parental rights that includes written guidance detailing the right of parents to have their child immediately removed from such program upon their request, and the option parents have to decline to enroll their child in such program or choose another program or method of instruction, if available, and assisting parents in selecting among various programs if more than one program is offered.
Scott Valley USD Board Policy, Parent Involvement BP 6020
Instruction The Governing Board recognizes that parents/guardians are their children's first and most influential teachers and that sustained parent involvement in the education of their children contributes greatly to student achievement and a positive school environment. The Superintendent or designee shall work with staff and parents/guardians to develop meaningful opportunities at all grade levels for parents/guardians to be involved in district and school activities; advisory, decision-making, and advocacy roles; and activities to support learning at home. (cf. 0420 - School Plans/Site Councils) (cf. 0420.1 - School-Based Program Coordination) (cf. 0420.5 - School-Based Decision Making (cf. 0520.1 - High Priority Schools Grant Program) (cf. 0520.2 - Title I Program Improvement Schools) (cf. 1220 - Citizen Advisory Committees) (cf. 1230 - School-Connected Organizations) (cf. 1240 - Volunteer Assistance) (cf. 1250 - Visitors/Outsiders)
Parents/guardians shall be notified of their rights to be informed about and to participate in their children's education and of the opportunities available to them to do so. (cf. 5020 - Parent Rights and Responsibilities) (cf. 5145.6 - Parental Notifications)
The Superintendent or designee shall regularly evaluate and report to the Board on the effectiveness of the
173 173 district's parent involvement efforts, including, but not limited to, input from parents/guardians and school staff on the adequacy of parent involvement opportunities and barriers that may inhibit parent/guardian participation. (cf. 0500 - Accountability)
Title I Schools Each year the Superintendent or designee shall identify specific objectives of the district's parent involvement program for schools that receive Title I funding. He/she shall ensure that parents/guardians are consulted and participate in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the parent involvement program. (Education Code 11503) (cf. 6171 - Title I Programs) The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that the district's parent involvement strategies are jointly developed with and agreed upon by parents/guardians of students participating in Title I programs. Those strategies shall establish expectations for parent involvement and describe how the district will carry out each activity listed in 20 USC 6318. (20 USC 6318)
The Superintendent or designee shall consult with parents/guardians of participating students in the planning and implementation of parent involvement programs, activities, and regulations. He/she also shall involve parents/guardians of participating students in decisions regarding how the district's Title I funds will be allotted for parent involvement activities. (20 USC 6318) (cf. 3100 - Budget)
The Superintendent or designee shall ensure that each school receiving Title I funds develops a school-level parent involvement policy in accordance with 20 USC 6318. Non-Title I Schools
The Superintendent or designee shall develop and implement strategies applicable to each school that does not receive federal Title I funds to encourage the involvement and support of parents/guardians in the education of their children, including, but not limited to, strategies describing how the district and schools will address the purposes and goals described in Education Code 11502. (Education Code 11504)
Legal Reference: EDUCATION CODE 11500-11506 Programs to encourage parent involvement 48985 Notices in languages other than English 51101 Parent rights and responsibilities 64001 Single plan for student achievement
LABOR CODE 230.8 Time off to visit child's school
UNITED STATES CODE, TITLE 20 6311 Parental notice of teacher qualifications and student achievement 6312 Local educational agency plan 6314 Schoolwide programs 6316 School improvement 6318 Parent involvement
CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, TITLE 28 35.104 Definitions, auxiliary aids and services 35.160 Communications
Management Resources: CSBA PUBLICATIONS Parent Involvement: Development of Effective and Legally Compliant Policies, Governance and Policy Services Policy Briefs, August 2006 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION POLICIES 89-01 Parent Involvement in the Education of Their Children, rev. 1994 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NON-REGULATORY GUIDANCE Parental Involvement: Title I, Part A, April 23, 2004 WEB SITES CSBA: http://www.csba.org
174 174 California Department of Education, Family, School, Community Partnerships: http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/pf California Parent Center: http://parent.sdsu.edu California State PTA: http://www.capta.org National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education: http://www.ncpie.org National PTA: http://www.pta.org No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb Parent Information and Resource Centers: http://www.pirc-info.net Parents as Teachers National Center: http://www.parentsasteachers.org U.S. Department of Education: http://www.ed.gov Policy SCOTT VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT adopted: January 21, 2009 Fort Jones, California
175 175 Family/School Compact
Fort Jones Elementary encourages you and your children to work together as partners to help students achieve high academic standards.
Although it is required by Title 1 regulations, one’s signature is completely voluntary. This compact is viewed as communicating the roles and expectations necessary to support student success in school and in life. Please view as helpful tips.
Please join the school in supporting this compact.
PRINCIPAL PLEDGE I agree to carry out the following responsibilities: 1. Establish a safe/orderly school environment. 2. Involve teachers, parents and students in crucial decisions that affect student learning. 3. Seek the involvement of parents and advisory groups in the school program. 4. Provide information to the community regarding academic achievement. 5. Ensure that systematic procedures for monitoring student progress are utilized by staff. 6. Make regular visits to the classroom. 7. Ensure that school curriculum is congruent with the state’s content standards. 8. Ensure that teachers grade to a clear standard or criteria. 9. Communicate high expectations for student academic performance. 10. Promote and participate in appropriate professional development activities. 11. Respect the school, students, staff and families. STAFF PLEDGE I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: 1. Teach classes through interesting and challenging lessons that promote student achievement. 2. Endeavor to motivate my students to learn. 3. Have high expectations and help every child to develop a love of learning. 4. Communicate regularly with families about student progress. 5. Provide a warm, safe, and caring learning environment. 6. Participate in professional development opportunities that improve teaching and learning and support the formation of partnerships with families and the community. 7. Actively participate in collaborative decision making and consistently work with families and my school colleagues to make schools accessible and welcoming places for families which help each student achieve the school’s high academic standards. 8. Respect the school, students, staff and families. STUDENT PLEDGE I agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my ability: 1. Come to school ready to learn and work hard. 2. Bring necessary materials (planner or folder) EVERY DAY, complete assignments and homework. 3. Know and follow school and class rules. 4. Communicate regularly with my parents and teachers about school experiences so that they can help me to be successful in school. 5. Be SAFE, RESPECTFUL, AND RESPONSIBLE AT SCHOOL. 6. Respect the school, classmates, staff and families. FAMILY/PARENT PLEDGE I/we agree to carry out the following responsibilities to the best of my/our ability: 1. Provide a quiet time and place for homework and monitor. 2. Read to my child or have my child to read every day. 3. Ensure that my child attends school every day with their necessary materials, gets adequate sleep, regular medical attention and proper nutrition. 4. Regularly monitor my child’s progress in school. 5. Participate at school in activities such as school decision making, volunteering and/or attending parent/teacher conferences. 6. Communicate the importance of education and learning to my child. 7. Respect the school, staff, students, and families.
176 176 Fort Jones Elementary School SIGN AND RETURN TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER or the SCHOOL OFFICE
We have read and understand all sections of the Student/Parent Handbook, School Site Parental Involvement Policy, Family/School Compact, and Annual Notification Requirements Regarding Complaints.
Child’s Signature Date
Child’s Signature Date
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Child’s Signature Date
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177 177 178 178 SVUSD Suspensions 2019‐2020 School Date Offense Discipline Days 11/15/2019 Destruction of Prop SUS 2.00 11/15/2019 Destruction of Prop SUS 2.00 Etna High School 11/19/2019 Destruction of Prop SUS-H 2.00 11/19/2019 Destruction of Prop SUS 2.00 11/21/2019 Threats to others SUS 3.00 12/16/2019 Fighting SUS 2.00 12/16/2019 Fighting SUS 2.00 01/03/2020 Vandalism SUS-H 2.00 01/03/2020 Vandalism SUS-H 2.00 01/16/2020 Drugs, use of SUS-H 2.00 01/16/2020 Drugs, use of SUS-H 2.00 totals 23.00
10/09/2019 Assault SUS-H 2.00 10/16/2019 Destruction of Prop SUS-H 1.00 10/30/2019 Fighting SUS 1.00 11/06/2019 Fighting SUS-H 2.00 01/24/2020 inappropriate behavior SUS 1.00 Etna Elementary 01/28/2020 Threats to students SUS 3.00 01/28/2020 Harrassment SUS 3.00 01/24/2020 inappropriate behavior SUS 1.00 01/28/2020 harrassment SUS 3.00 01/28/2020 threats to students SUS 3.00
totals 20.00
Fort Jones Elementary 10/21/2019 Harassment SUS 1.00
totals 1.00
Scott River HS 9/03/2019 Under the Influence SUS 2.00 12/09/2019 Disruptive SUS 1.00 01/24/2020 defiance SUS 2.00 02/28/2020 defiance SUS 2.00 totals 7.00
12/09/2019 Disruptive SUS 0.50 SV Community Day 12/09/2019 Defiance SUS 1.00
totals 1.50
10/03/2019 Defiance SUS 1.00 Scott Valley Junior High 10/08/2019 Possession of weapon SUS 3.00
179 179 11/07/2019 Hate Statement SUS 2.00 11/08/2019 Possession of drugs SUS 5.00 11/12/2019 Sexual Harrassment SUS 3.00 11/18/2019 Theft SUS 3.00 11/18/2019 Threats SUS-H 2.00 12/16/2019 Defiance SUS-H 2.00 12/16/2019 Defiance SUS-H 2.00 01/14/2020 assault SUS 1.00 01/14/2020 assault SUS-H 1.00 01/14/2020 Tobacco SUS-H 1.00 01/15/2020 Fighting SUS-H 2.00 02/19/2020 tobacco SUS-H 1.00 02/19/2020 tobacco SUS-H 1.00
totals 30.00
180 180 Scott Valley Unified School District Regular Attendance / Short Term Independent Study Site EES FJE SVJH CDS 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19
Month Ends Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA 9/13/2019 Month 1 * 162 151.06 152 149.37 145 140.59 147 144.58 142 137.18 145 141.42 5 3.12 2 1.84 10/11/2019 Month 2 159 149.05 158 150.65 144 138.5 151 144.15 140 134.50 145 139.70 6 4.35 3 2.40 11/8/2019 Month 3 158 151.00 157 151.53 141 136.16 152 147.58 137 134.05 147 143.95 6 4.53 3 2.48 12/6/2019 Month 4 158 150.00 154 145.29 140 133.00 149 146.64 136 128.93 142 139.57 8 6.21 7 5.86 P1 150.26 152.40 137.20 148.19 133.91 144.57 4.47 2.94 1/3/2019 Month 5 158 147.3 153 140.67 142 125.2 151 140.56 132 128.00 145 134.00 8 6.70 8 7.56 1/31/2020 Month 6 159 148.16 161 152.74 141 131.16 153 146.05 136 126.58 143 138.63 7 4.89 7 8.00 2/28/2020 Month 7 161 152.89 150 142.00 139 133.94 7 6.06 3/27/2020 Month 8 161 151.30 149 143.00 141 132.55 6 6.06 P2 151.56 145.15 138.99 4.79 4/24/2020 Month 9 165 152.21 154 145.07 139 131.64 5 4.18 5/22/2020 Month 10 166 155.10 155 145.95 136 130.85 7 4.20 6/5/2020 Month 11 162 155.13 155 150.25 136 129.00 7 5.63 Annual 151.02 144.97 136.47 4.25
Site SRHS EHS 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 2019/20 2018/19 TOTAL ENROLLME TOTAL TOTAL Month Ends Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA Enr ADA NT TOTAL ADA LT IS TOTAL ADA ENROLLMENT TOTAL ADA LT IS ADA 9/13/2019 Month 1 * 16 15.88 9 5.74 187 180.82 185 180.79 657.00 628.65 21.95 650.60 640 623.46 9.05 632.51 10/11/2019 Month 2 15 14.14 11 8.71 184 174.75 181 177.85 648.00 615.29 24.00 639.29 649 627.44 11.00 638.44 11/8/2019 Month 3 18 14.64 11 8.00 184 173.15 181 173.90 644.00 613.53 25.86 639.39 651 616.74 10.25 626.99 12/6/2019 Month 4 17 16.22 9 7.31 187 172.00 181 172.07 646.00 606.36 26.64 633.00 642 637.52 12.43 649.95 P1 15.00 7.57 175.21 181.84 642.86 24.55 1/3/2019 Month 5 18 14.55 8 6.87 187 176.2 182 172.22 645.00 597.95 25.50 623.45 647 627.17 12.56 639.73 1/31/2020 Month 6 16 14.41 11 7.28 180 170.84 179 174.47 639.00 596.04 27.79 623.83 654 613.54 11.74 625.28 2/28/2020 Month 7 13 11.09 174 167.56 0.00 0.00 644 611.27 12.28 623.55 3/27/2020 Month 8 12 11.06 178 167.30 0.00 0.00 647 627.50 13.85 641.35 P2 8.30 178.71 4/24/2020 Month 9 12 9.99 180 167.00 0.00 0.00 655 616.39 14.86 631.25 5/22/2020 Month 10 13 10.82 180 169.47 0.00 0.00 657 622.40 13.05 635.45 6/5/2020 Month 11 13 12.01 180 170.38 0.00 0.00 653 618.05 12.50 630.55 Annual 8.97 172.37
SV Options - Long Term Independent Study Site EHS FJE EES SVJH 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 19/20 18/19 2019/20 Month Ends Enr ADA ADA Enr ADA ADA Enr ADA ADA Enr ADA ADA TOTAL ENROLLMENT TOTAL ADA 9/13/2019 Month 1 2.00 1.18 3.79 16.00 15.06 2.00 0.00 0 1.00 7.00 5.71 2.26 25.00 21.95 10/11/2019 Month 2 2.00 1.25 4.90 17.00 17.00 2.00 0.00 0 1.85 6.00 5.75 2.25 25.00 24.00 11/8/2019 Month 3 3.00 2.60 5.25 17.00 17.26 2.00 0.00 0 1.00 6.00 6.00 2.00 26.00 25.86 12/6/2019 Month 4 3.00 3.00 4.29 17.00 16.64 2.00 0.00 0 1.00 7.00 7.00 5.14 27.00 26.64 P1 1.958 16.74 0.00 5.84 1/3/2019 Month 5 3.00 2.00 5.56 16.00 16.5 1.00 0.00 0 2.00 7.00 7.00 4.00 26.00 25.50 1/31/2020 Month 6 6.00 4.37 4.95 18.00 16.42 1.00 0.00 0 2.00 7.00 7 3.79 31.00 27.79 2/28/2020 Month 7 4.50 1.00 2.00 4.78 3/27/2020 Month 8 4.00 1.95 2.00 5.90 P2 4/24/2020 Month 9 4.00 2.71 1.79 6.36 5/22/2020 Month 10 3.05 2.00 1.00 7.00 6/5/2020 Month 11 3.00 1.50 1.00 7.00 Annual
181 181 School Enrollment Losses Starting Enroll Month 1 Month 2 Month 3 Month 4 Month 5 Month 6 Month 7 Month 8 Month 10 Month 11 Etna Elementary 162.00 (3.00) (2.00) (5.00) (1.00) 0.00 (2.00) (6.00) 1 to SV Christian Acdamey, didn't agree with 1 trans to SVO 1 trans to SVO 1 to homeschool 1 to EES PK 1 to FJE testing results 1 moved to 1 moved back 2 moved away 1 Moved to JSS 2 moved to So Cal Weed to JSS 1 moved to 1 moved north Grenada 1 to FJE 3 moved to ID Fort Jones Elementary 145.00 (1.00) 0.00 (6.00) (2.00) 1.00 (4.00) 3.00 1 transfered 1 moved back 3 Moved back EES behavior 5 moved w/ 1 moved w/ to EES from 4 Moved w/ to previous classroom family family Long term SVO family schools 1 transfered to EES behavior 1 transfered to classroom Long Term SVO Scott Valley Jr High 142.00 (1.00) 0.00 (5.00) (2.00) (1.00) (2.00) (3.00) 1 moved back 1 moved to to Hawaii, 1 Oregon, 1 we moved with enrolled but she family to Yreka, never attended, 1 moved to Sac we SARB'ed, with family, 1 1 moved w/ dad then she Moved back to transferred to 1 relocated to 1 Went back to showed up in Sacramento to CDS, 1 Mt Shasta, 1 Golden Eagle, Chico and 1 be with other transferred to transferred to 1 relocated to girls BB was moved back in family SVO Golden Eagle Kansas over. with his dad. Etna High School 187.00 (1.00) (4.00) (5.00) (2.00) 0.00 (10.00) None 2 to SRHS 2 to Long Term 2 moved out of State 1 to Juvenile Hall, Tehama 1 return to Yreka, didn't like Etna 1 moved w/ family 1 to SV CDS Scott River High School 16.00 (1.00) (2.00) (1.00) 0.00 0.00 (5.00) None 2 to EHS 2 Juvenile Hall 1 Graduated Community Day School 5.00 (1.00) 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (2.00) (2.00) 1 to SRH, 1 Group Home 2 Group Home To EHS girl moved girls moved
182 182 Promotion of SVUSD Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
1 Meet with Lynn to review current branding logos - September 2019 MC/ LK- done
2 Reach out to other Disricts on branding processes SSDA listing, emails October 2019 MC- done, info incoming Evaluate Branding and system for consistancy Meet w/ ADs on process currently used for sports 3 - Done ADs/ TP, RH, MC swag
Create a branding expectation sheet, deploy to info from other schools, LK April- after yearbook is 4 LK, MC school sites, ADs evaluation done
Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible Caldwell, google survey, deploy to 1 Evaluate who currently posts, how often google survey March 11 secretaries/ principals
2 Create a weekly plan of posting, assign to a person Principals February 2020 Admin team Create and implement a social media process District wide 3
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Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible Complete by the recruiting 1 Create a video advertising our District Video class/ Pusher LK, video class team February 2020
Create a one sheet information on the District, 2 March 2020 MC/ LE Create and impelemnt advertising promoting significant achievements documents that are wide spread and consistant 3
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Project lead: Marie Caldwell Team Lynn Karpinski Principals
183 183 Promotion of SVUSD Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
1 FJE,quarterly A/R Challenge Quarterly posting J. Isbell, S. Easlick
2 EES/ FJE Attendance recognition Quarterly posting J. Isbell/G. Hanon, secretaries Create and highlight exciting activities throughout the district EHS athleteic event activities- Board tshirt give 3 Board August/ Sept 2019 M. Brownell away/ fight song
4 Homecoming Activities ASB November 2019 J. Harndent/ R. Hanna
Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
1 Create topic list from admin, staff google survey December
quick survey to parents on what they would like to 2 google survey March know LCAP process Meet w/ community / staff/ parents to devise lcap 3 February-May plan
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Project lead: Marie Caldwell Team Lynn Karpinski Principals
184 184 Diversity Plan Vision: The Scott Valley Unified School District Diversity Plan is a systemic approach that focuses on building a positive school culture of responsible, respectful, and safe behavior, to increase empathy and build tolerance around race, religion, low socio-economic status, and our increasing LGBTQ population. The plan is three part: curriculum resources, staff development, and student training/ messaging.
Process: This Diversity plan utilizes a combination of local and national resources. Local resources include partnerships with the Quartz Valley Indian Tribe, Siskiyou County Probation and First Five, as well as contracted services through Scott Valley Family Therapy. National resources accessed include Teaching for Tolerance and Nearpod. All curriculum and resources focus on increasing awareness, empathy, and tolerance among our students and staff.
Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
Solution Focused Counseling Techniques Training Budget, Summer 2019 Anne Hilton
1 Anne trains EHS and SVJH staff Fall 2019 Anne Hilton Monthly emails w/ tips monthly
2 Training in working with Native American students budget, trainers ( Angela Baxter) December 2019 M. Caldwell/ Principals
budget, trainers ( Rose Atondo, 3 Training on working with LGBTQ students October 2019 Admin Team Jennifer LaQuix)
Faculty meeting: essential questions/discussions; 4 Collaboration time Monthly Principals, onsite video
5 Coaching for Equity training Title II November 2019 R. Hanna/ M. Caldwell Meet w/ Behavior Health/ QVIR cost breakdown May 2020 Caldwell Fall 2020 1 day training August 2020 admin team 2 short collab day trainings February/ April 2020 admin team EHS Diversity introduction training SVRC/ BH trainers December Hanna Staff Development Working with kids and staff to address issues. She's met with all of EHS kids in groups to discuss topics she'll be addressing this year with her workshops. She's creating a poll for our kids to help Contract w/ Tarrah Harnden, ASB 6 Jan- Feb 2020 Hanna/ Harnden/ Harndent determine workshop structure. buy in She is attending our staff meeting this Friday to discuss SEL and workshop ideas and to share how she can support instructional practices.
Partner with SVFRC/ Behavioral Health. We've met with them and discussed how to get the word out about their ARCH support group for LBGTQ + .... and allies. Eric Janke is helping us out with this and plans to see what kids would like to attend SVRC/ CTE ADvisor December 2019 SVRC these meetings and how to transport them there. SVFRC is giving a workshop at our December staff meeting about cultural sensitivity and meeting the needs of the LBGTQ+.... community.
7 Review the Teaching for Tolerance Plan December Admin Team Design a staff team for design February diversity team create calendar for 2020-21 May diversity team Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
partnership w/ Probation & First September SVJH: Thomas Doty Five Inspirational Speakers, focusing on tolerance, 1 title VI funding October EHS: Ron Heagy overcoming difficulties, and respect November EHS/SVJH: Derrick Clark
Anav Partnership November SVJH-Laurie Laquoix (LGBTQ)
Student training 2 ASB led discussion on areas of concern ASB / English classes September 2019 T. Harnden, A. Hilton, J. Harnden
3 SVFT (T. Harnden) implementing Stress Less Yoga, counseling groups around empathy LCAP Budget Fall 2019 Principals M. Caldwell: Posters/ Books Curriculum Implemented: Nearpod, Teaching for 4 MAA $ September 2019 Principals, in class/ advisory Tolerance curriculum 5 Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible Embed Native Cultural opportunities within EHS Titlve IV funding, MOU w/ QVIR 1 Fall 2019 EHS day for language services partnership w/ QVIR ed dept, Principals, Title VI tutors, QVIR 2 Native American week, treasure hunt September 2019 Principals Ed Dept
a small group of QVIR youth council kids at the ready. Kera, of ASB, helped with Native American Week. Student Activities that highlight We're waiting on QVIR to sign the dversity MOU so we can begin the language and leadership 2 Native American Language/ leadership meetings
Project lead: Marie Caldwell Team Principals, one diversity embassador per site
185 185 Develop and Implement MTSS for SVUSD - Year 0- Tactic 1 Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
Develop vision samples November 19 MTSS Team
Complete readiness survey google form November 1 One submittal for each site Put MTSS Team together Ensure each site has representation - October 2019 Principals
Tactic 2 Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible Bring Academic interventions Focus on Academic interventions RTI frames November 19 being used, inclusive of screeners, level 1, 2, & 3 Bring Behavior interventions Focus on Behavior Interventions RTI Frames January 13 interventions Review of current RTI, Behavioral, being used, inclusive of any and Socio-emotional supports in Bring Socio-Emotionalsscreeners place- complete gap analysis Focus on Socio-Emotional Interventions RTI Frames Feb 24 interventions being used, inclusive of any screeners
Tactic 3 Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
Review draft framework draft Framework November 19 T. Piersall
Add each component as it is developed - - Team Create a framework, identifying components of the MTSS system in SVUSD Observe Grenada Elementary and attend MTSS Team Members meeting to Determine data gathering tool/ Samples: Swift, Aeries, ? March 2020 Team template to compile information
Project lead: Tana Piersall Team Anne Hilton, Tammy Luiz, Danielle Yokel, Maria Berry, Tracy Dickinson, Jodi Deppen, Dianne Hasemeyer, Raylene Lang Garren Hanon, Joy Isbell, Marie Caldwell, Regina Hanna
186 186 Develop and Implement MTSS for SVUSD Tactic 4 Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
For District Team Samples of summer training April 2020 MTSS Team
Register for Restorative Practices- Alt. to Suspension Conference in Sacramento PD funds Jan. 31, 2020 Tracy D, Garren H Evaluate and establish a staff on Feb. 11 devleopment plan for MTSS- District wide Meet with GES and determine most Subs/ transportation Feb. 28 Tana helpful PD available
Tactic Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
Tactic Action Steps Resouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible
Project lead: Tana Piersall Team Anne Hilton, Tammy Luiz, Danyielle Yokel, Maria Berry, Tracy Dickinson, Jodi Deppen, Amy Walton, Dianne Hasemeyer Garren Hanon, Joy Isbell, Marie Caldwell, Regina Hanna
187 187 Increase the Rigor of Coursework & Instruction Tactic Action Steps Resources Needed Deadline Person Responsible Move the meetings to monthly, within the Julie H- Schedules the meetings, 1 1 collaboration meeting a month August 2019 collaboration schedule updates the team members
Mantain a schedule of reporting out to the Board, Curriculum to be reviewed in Joy Isbell, Julie Hogun, Marie 2 October 2019 monthly 2019-2020 Caldwell Expand the Role of the Curriuculum Team Ensure all changes in curriculum are reviewed w/ 3 Agenda Monthly Curriculum Team recommendation by team
4 Choose one area of curriculum to focus on a year, Adoption schedule 2019-2020
Math department meetings, 5 Focus on Math Pathways 6th - 12th Grade April 2020 Joy ongoing, two completed
Establish Etna High School Science Pathways in Science Department meeting, 6 June 2020 Joy preparation for Science Curriculum Adoption obtain pathways, (DONE) receive curriculum committee approval Tactic Action Steps Resrouces Needed Deadline Person Responsible 1 review current curriculum chart site level curriculum October Curriculum mtg Each site rep/ Principals
review current software purchase chart, incl. IT in 2 Montthly Curriculum Team curriculum meetings
3 Review need for an ed tech person budget review February 2020 Lillian, Joy
Chart Curriclum and software in Curriculum team is aware of what each site is 4 January 2020 Joy/ Sheryl use purchasing
5 Curriculum/ PD review process chart November 2019 Curriculum Team
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Tactic Action Steps Resources Needed Deadline Person Responsible Refine Instructional coaching job description and 1 coaches, principals Fall 2019 Admin Team schedule Select several in and out of house instructional 2 Staff Development stipends Fall 2019 Principals coaches Implement an Instructional Select teachers teams for coaching in the 2019-20 3 Staff Development stipends Fall 2019 Admin Team Coaching model, focusing on school year supporting new and strugglling Principals/ teachers meet to refine coaching teachers (Admin team/ curriculum 4 Fall 2019 Hanon & Hanna team) schedule
5 Design schedule for deployment 2020-2021 January Admin Team
6 budget for 2020-2021 May 2020 Lillian
Tactic Action Steps Resources Needed Deadline Person Responsible
1 First draft implemented 2019-2020 August 2019 Implement an Evaluation Timeline, with regular Principal 2 Evaluation of timeline, feedback cycle January 2020 feedback to the Board on non- tenured and tenured teachers evaluation document, discussion Curriculum Team, CTA, Admin 3 Evaluation of evaluation document February 2020 at curriculum team
Project lead: Joy Isbell & Curriculum Team Team Tana Piersall, Regina Hanna, Garren Hanon, Marie Caldwell, Anne Hilton Tamy Luiz, Kristy Franklin, Susan Rickey, Cheryl Horvath, Kerry Wessel, Sheryl Towne Instructional Coaches: Ellen Levy, Cathy Quinn, Barb Thackery, Amy Walton
188 188 Strategic Goal F.1: Recruitment Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible Brainstorm list of individuals who would be good 1 Done recruiters
Recruit those individuals consider a classified rep at 2 Done MNB, TB a later date
Work with Lillian to set aside stipends for team Create a recruiting team with one 3 Done members representative from each level - elementary, junior high and high school 4 Create job description for postiion Done MNB/JH
5 Deploy advertisement for stipend position Done JH
6 Interview and hire Done MNB, TB, JH
Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible Susan lead w/ help from Marnia & 1 Draft Copy of various sections Done Anne
2 Photos of both Scott Valley and People highlighted Done Tammi to coordinate
Create Marketing Material including Recruiting Webpage 3 Compile copy and photos as a website Squarespace Done Susan and Julie
4 Video Pusher- done and posted Joy
5 Complete Web Page done Done Susan
Print Materials for use at job fairs - to be created 6 postcards - design is done - Julie to order- done Done Marnia & Tammi from Web Page
Ask that each school and district review their 7 Asked Marie 11/17 - says in process; asked again 1/15 3/1/2020 Done websites in an effort to update site
Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible
Schedule at least three for the spring. Chico 4/7/20; 1 Chico - 3/7/20 w/ Susan & Joy; SOU - 4/4/20 w/ Anne & Julie; SacState 4/7/20 w/ Julie & Joy Done Julie OSU 5/4/20; need one more (SacState?)
Create Display for our table with Marketing Job Fairs 2 Materials, real estate brochures, outdoor activities, Photos and logos in shared drive Done Joy & Julie etc.
3 Use Job Fairs to collect candidates for Data Base Have form to collect data ongoing Julie
4 Get some swag Recruiting logo in shared drive Done Joy & Julie
Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible 1 Determine list of schools If district wants educational departments of colleges to work with district, this needs to be done by HR. 5/1/2020 HR if needed Meet w/ Ed Department leaders to discuss interns 2 HR if needed and promotions If district wants educational departments of colleges to work with district, this needs to be done by HR. 5/1/2020 Develop Relationships with variety of colleges 3 HR if needed Contacts should also be part of data base If district wants educational departments of colleges to work with district, this needs to be done by HR. 5/1/2020 Possibly these schools are also where we hold Job 4 HR if needed Fairs? If district wants educational departments of colleges to work with district, this needs to be done by HR. 5/1/2020 5 Research Teach America Done Julie Research Loan Forgiveness for rural schools 6 Julie especially w/ Math and Science Done
189 189 Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible Identify and connect with graduating students who 1 Anne may be interested in teaching 5/1/2020 Consider creating a scholarship for potential 2 Tammi teacher who would return to the Valley 5/1/2020 Alumni Outreach Research, identify and contact alumni who my be 3 Joy considering/pursuing teaching 5/1/2020 Create data base and stay in contact with 4 Anne w/ Julie candidates 5/1/2020 Consider identifying potential diversifieid staff for 5 All w/ Susan to lead Junior High Check diversity clubs on college campuses ongoing Discuss promoting teaching as a profession to our 6 Anne youth ongoing 7 Promote teaching at high school reunions ongoing Anne Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible
1 Julie Evaluate current data base and software used update coding; Julie to try test email (possibly with webpage launch and/or sup search?) Done Collect info from Job Fairs, Alumni Outreach, Create a Data Base of potential 2 previous job applicants and existing teachers and Julie candidates staff Done ongoing Stay in touch with candidates (send email as local 3 Julie articles of interest arise, but at least quarterly) System to ensure we are reaching out regularly ongoing Use data base as a network when jobs openings 4 Julie occur ongoing Create "Form Emails" for launch, job search and 5 Anne great to meet you 3/1/2020 If someone calls in to chat, recruit them! Always 5 Recruit! Add them to data base and keep them Julie informed when we have an opening ongoing Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible Research and develop a list of web sites where we 1 Julie/Joy should post jobs (in addition to EdJoin) training w/ HR staff to make sure we are trigging with the right words Done Utilize Data Base to assist in all job searches via 2 Julie Job Postings contacting directly or networking In process ongoing 3 4 Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible
1 Create a check list from job opening to hire and Joy/Julie start date Done Done Include welcome package, walk through, mentor 2 Joy/Julie/Principals Time Line/To Do Check List introduction In process- May 6/1/2020 3 4 5 Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible
1 Tammi/Marnia Create a recruiting Facebook page Per discussion, group would prefer to use current FB page Done
2 Tammi/Marnia w/ PR committee What else do young teachers use? Done Social Media 3 Julie Linked In Account? Done
4 FB - get rid of unused accounts for each site Asked Marie 11/17 and 1/15 - says in process Tammi/Marnia (especially EHS) 3/1/2020
5 Spruce up Handshake account Done Julie
190 190 Link SVUSD webpage to Recruiting Webpage Done Julie
Goal Action Steps Status/Notes Deadline Person Responsible
Comp chart is posted on web - consider it a Compensation/Benefits 1 recruiting tool and review it for suggested changes. Tammi/Marnia EX: we give up to 10 years teaching credit 3/1/2020
Promote our benefits - $8K is in addtion to comp 2 and we cover the whole family while many other All districts only cover the individual Ongoing
3 Should we consider other benefits such as life Tammi/Marnia insurance and child care? 6/1/2020
Project lead: Julie Hogun Board Member Team: Tammi Bennett, Marnia Brownell, Certificated Team Anne Hilton, Joy Isbell, Susan Rickey
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